Bayern Munich chairman Karl Heinz-Rummenigge admits the club could have done without untimely comments from former president Uli Hoeness that have threatened to disrupt contract extension talks with David Alaba.
The Bundesliga title holders and 2019-20 Champions League winners are in the process of trying to convince the long-serving Austrian to stay put. Alaba is yet to commit to fresh terms and has entered the final 12 months of his current agreement.
Success on the field appeared to be playing into Bayern’s hands when it came to important negotiations, with talk of interest from the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona expected to be fended off.