Kahn advises keeper Rensing to quit Bayern Munich

Ex-Germany captain and goalkeeper Oliver Kahn yesterday advised Bayern Munich goalkeeper Michael Rensing to quit the German giants for the sake of his career.

Kahn, who retired in 2008 having captained Bayern to the league and cup double, says Rensing should hand in a transfer request after being demoted to the bench for Saturday's 3-0 win over defending champions Wolfsburg.

Rensing also spent the tail-end of last season on the bench behind veteran goalkeeper Hans-Joerg Butt, 35, after Bayern suffered a run of poor form.

Kahn says this second demotion shows the time is ready for Rensing to move.

"I have already experienced everything in football, but one thing is clear to me: there is nothing more for him at Bayern," Kahn, who is in regular contact with his successor at Bayern, told Munich newspaper AZ.

Kahn, who captained Germany in the 2002 World Cup final defeat to Brazil, said the experience of being dropped twice within six months will dent Rensing's confidence.

"He needs to start as first-choice and then make a fresh start with a new club," said Kahn.

Kahn takes some of the responsibility for 25-year-old Rensing's situation having been involved in Bayern's efforts to lure Manuel Neuer, 23, from Schalke 04 to Munich last summer.

"There were efforts in the summer to get Manuel Neuer from Schalke, which shows they do not trust him," said Kahn.

Rensing, an ex-Germany U-21 international, insists he will fight to win back his place.

He says he has no intention of leaving Bayern and has been told by Bayern coach Louis van Gaal what he has to do to win his place back.

"Of course, I have had more fun with my job in the past, but I have given no thoughts of changing it," he said.

"What would happen to me? I will fight to win back my place."

But Rensing admitted he is feeling the pressure at Bayern.

"When it comes to me, it's already seen as a major blunder if I haven't tied my shoelaces up before a game."