The player (1995–97) left as a champion but worn down by FC Hollywood. Symbolic: his kick into an advertising bin after being substituted by Trapattoni. With Lothar Matthäus, a cordial mutual dislike.
Despite 31 goals in 65 games, the overriding impression: a man who thinks of himself first.
Eleven years later, Bayern brought him back as coach. He arrived with grand promises but without Jogi Löw: create an energy field that will give the players a lot of fun. What followed: 1-5 at Wolfsburg, 2-5 at home to Bremen, 0-4 at Barcelona, not a single day top of the table, sacked on matchday 29.
Hoeneß: Klinsmann was the coach with the greatest concentration of power in Bayern's history.
His wishes were not just fulfilled — they were over-fulfilled. Lahm: After six weeks, every player knew it wasn't going to work.
