President Fritz Scherer presented as a solution: Franz Beckenbauer and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge are to become vice presidents and manage the association together with Uli Hoeness.

On November 25, 1991, Franz was elected Vice President and from now on took part in decisions on key issues. For the fans, it felt as though the emperor had returned home. His presence in the stands was a signal: Bayern Munich, with Beckenbauer at the helm, was wider, more modern and more future-oriented. At his side were Uli Hoeneß as manager and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as another strong man. A triumvirate that led FC Bayern into a new era.

Franz brought with him much more than just his name and his charisma. He was a mediator and representative, and knew how to open doors and smooth out conflicts. With his charming, diplomatic style, he represented the club on the national and international stage.

The first decisions of the new vice presidents were the end of austerity and a more aggressive transfer policy. New players such as Thomas Helmer, Jorginho, Mehmet Scholl, Lothar Matthäus were signed. In 1992, Franz also presented his friend Erich Ribbeck as the new coach. He made the U-turn at first and played for the title with the team again, but the successes failed again in the following season. Initiated by Prime Minister and Bayern member Edmund Stoiber, among others, Franz finally agreed to become interim coach of FC Bayern Munich himself. On January 7, 1994, Franz completed his first training as an interim coach and led FC Bayern to win the German championship as a result.

The appointment as vice president marked the beginning of an era in which Francis once again fulfilled the role of emperor in a new form: no longer in the square, but in the lodges, in the committees, in the media. With his participation, Bavaria developed into a global club that dominated sports and set economic standards.

For Bayern fans, it was a feeling of continuity and security. Franz stood for what had made the club great: sporting excellence, style, charisma and the unwavering self-image of being among the best in the world.