. Heynckes is confirmed as Bayern Munich 's new manager from Ligue 1 . Confirming that Heynckes will take charge of Bayern from July 1 , chairman Karl -Heinz Rummenigge told their official website : `` Jupp Heynckes was the candidate we wanted . Heynckes will take over from Louis van Gaal , who will leave at the end of the season . Heynckes has led Bayer Leverkusen to second place in the Bundesliga . The 65-year - old has previously had two spells in charge of the Bavarian giants .
. Heynckes is confirmed as Bayern Munich 's new manager from Ligue 1 . Heynckes will take over from Louis van Gaal , who will leave at the end of the season . Heynckes has led Bayer Leverkusen to second place in the Bundesliga . The 65-year - old has previously had two spells in charge of the Bavarian giants .