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Flick is the ideal coach for Bayern, says Heynckes

Bayern Munich have made "a wise decision" by appointing Hansi Flick on a permanent basis, says former manager Jupp Heynckes.

It was announced on Friday that Flick had signed a contract to be Bayern's head coach until 2023, having taken over from Niko Kovac on an interim basis in November.

Flick, Joachim Low's former Germany assistant, has rejuvenated the struggling Bundesliga champions. They have won 18 of 21 matches since he took over and returned to the top of the table, opening a four-point advantage over second-placed Borussia Dortmund before the coronavirus pandemic brought action to a halt.