Rummenigge has previously been very critical of Blatter though he sought to make amends earlier this year.
The timing is curious at the European Clubs Association of which he is President is currently negotiating with FIFA for a better deal for clubs and a reduction in the international football calendar.
“I believe Sepp is like an eel, who you can never really grasp. It will be difficult to convince him to make room. For others or perhaps also for a new start…I find it a pity that there are such relics left which are led like a dictatorship.”
