Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer said, “The massive worldwide response is clear evidence of how much Gerd Müller meant to people. The book of condolence is intended to be a special family album of our FC Bayern family, especially for Gerd, in memory of a unique person.”
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn said, “Of all the characters in the history of FC Bayern, Gerd Müller stands out in a special way. We are delighted to be able to hand over this condolence book to Uschi Müller on behalf of the fans. Gerd Müller will live on in our hearts forever.”
After Gerd Müller’s long-time teammates Franz Beckenbauer, Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as well as Herbert Hainer, Oliver Kahn and board member for sport Hasan Salihamidžić had made the start, former FCB striker Giovane Elber was one of the first to sign in (“Dear Gerd, thank you for the time we spent together and your advice – rest in peace, my friend!”), and goalkeeping idol Sepp Maier also bid an emotional farewell to his teammate: “We owe everything to our dear Gerd. We are all happy that we had a player and buddy who is still unmatched today. He will remain immortal. Thank you, dear Gerd, for the many great years with you!”
Prominent FC Bayern companions away from the pitch also submitted to the digital condolence book. Dr. Edmund Stoiber, chairman of the administrative advisory board, wrote: “Gerd Müller was the best striker Germany has ever had. I followed his games with fascination from the beginning in 1964. A global star without airs and graces. A true role model!” Munich city mayor Dieter Reiter, also a member of the administrative advisory board, added: “Dear Gerd Müller, there’ll never be a striker as successful as you were – and despite your successes you were always down-to-earth, there was never a sense of arrogance. Just unique!” Dorothee Bär, fellow administrative advisory board member, commented: “Rest in peace, dear Gerd. Thank you for everything!”
The messages for Gerd Müller came from as far away as Albania, Jamaica, Syria, Vietnam and South Africa. A worldwide tribute to a unique FC Bayern legend.