Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed that the German giants are backing the new Champions League reforms and has hit out at the European Super League.
Twelve European clubs, including six from England's Premier League, announced a new breakaway tournament on Sunday night that will replace their involvement in UEFA's competitions, such as the Champions League.
Bayern were one of the high-profile teams, along with Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain, not to sign up to the new league that has shocked and split up the world of football over the weekend.
UEFA announced plans to revamp the current Champions League format from 2023, increasing the popular competition to 36 teams, eradicating the group stages and creating another 100 matches, which Bayern are prepared to back.
A statement from Rummenigge on Monday read: 'FC Bayern did not participate in the planning of a Super League. We are convinced that the current status in football guarantee a serious basis.
'FC Bayern welcomes the reforms of the Champions League because we believe that they are the right step for the development of European football.
'The modified preliminary round will contribute to more tension and emotionality in the competition.'
Rummenigge has also criticised the creation of the European Super League as the German director wants the European football set-up to be more 'rational'.
The statement continued: 'I don't think the Super League will solve the European clubs' financial problems caused by coronavirus.
'Rather, all clubs in Europe should work in solidarity to ensure that the cost structure, in particular the players' salaries and the fees for the consultants, are adjusted to the income in order to make European football more rational.'
Bayern's German rivals Borussia Dortmund had earlier confirmed that the two German heavyweights would not be teaming up with the other European giants.
The Ruhr-land club confirmed that the two clubs 'represented 100 per cent congruent views in all discussions' amid this debate.
Dortmund chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke said: 'The members of the European Club Association (ECA) board got together for a virtual conference on Sunday evening and confirmed that the board decision of last Friday is still valid.
'This decision means that the clubs want to implement the planned reform of the UEFA Champions League. It was the clear opinion of the members of the ECA board that the plans to create a Super League were rejected.'