MUNICH (AP) — The dog did it.
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said Monday he was persuaded to return to the club for a fourth stint in charge after speaking to his family, and his dog.
“It’s been a difficult time, but my wife and my daughter said I should do it,” the 72-year-old Heynckes said at his presentation. “My dog also barked twice, so that meant I should do it.”
Heynckes retired after guiding Bayern to the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble in 2013, but he has returned to take over from Carlo Ancelotti after Bayern’s poor start to the season.