In the opinion of former DFL managing director Heribert Bruchhagen, FC Bayern Munich should remain tough in the game of exchange around Robert Lewandowski and thus set an example.
“It would be good if these consultants and the players were given a lesson,” said the former manager to RTL and ntv.
The 73-year-old particularly criticized the behavior of the world footballer. It is part of the business that consultants publicly launch a change, says Bruchhagen. “The fact that the player expresses himself in this way is a new quality and shows a determination not to be a part of it anymore,” said the former DFL managing director.
Striker star Lewandowski declared on Monday that he no longer wanted to play for the German record champions despite his contract running until the summer of 2023.
“For today, one thing is certain: my story with Bayern is over. After everything that has happened in the last few months, I can’t imagine continued good cooperation. I’m aware that the transfer is the best solution for both sides,” said the captain of the Polish national team on the sidelines of a selection training camp.
His advisor Pini Zahavi had previously emphasized: “FC Bayern is history for Robert Lewandowski.”
Bruchhagen now hopes “that Bayern would have the strength” to keep Lewandowski. Both CEO Oliver Kahn and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic had repeatedly emphasized that they wanted to keep the Bundesliga record scorer until the end of the contract.