One player should still come
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The top club management of FC Bayern Munich justified the decision for a loan and against buying another offensive player immediately before the 63rd Bundesliga season kick-off. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen agreed to sports director Max Eberl before the German champion’s home game against RB Leipzig, that there was a need for action in the attack.
“That’s why we are looking for a player because we can certainly use another reinforcement on the offensive,” said Dreesen. The CEO also referred to the importance of a perspective for young players at the Munich. A year ago they had “a wider squad”. Now the offensive players Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, Kingsley Coman and Mathys Tel have left the record champion and only Luis Díaz was added from external.
“Then there is the discussion that the talents do not come about. So something always doesn’t fit,” argued Dreesen: “One thing is clear: We can only get young talents more when they get a chance. And if we fill every position twice and more, then it will be more complicated.”
FC Bayern’s Hainer: A loan also costs money
Herbert Hainer, as President and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, referred to the influential ex-bosses Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to economic factors. Although the club would have been ready to spend significantly more than 50 million euros for VfB Stuttgarts Nick Woltemade or even over 100 million euros for the desired wish player Florian Wirtz, which was then switched from Bayer Leverpool.
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“We are also very careful merchants on the one hand. On the other hand, we also spent 75 million euros for Luis Díaz,” emphasized Hainer. The wing striker came from Liverpool FC. “It’s not that we don’t spend any money,” says Hainer: “A loan also costs money. You have to pay the rental fee and the player’s salary.” FC Bayern is known for always looking for sporting success in connection with economic stability, Hainer added: “That is what we will always do. And that’s why we acted as we act.”
Before the Leipzig game, Eberl had emphasized that buying a quality player on the transfer market was easier than a loan business. “We have to become creative now. It is honestly not an easy task on the market,” he said, noticing: “We are relatively thin on the offensive and everyone can see that.” Trainer Vincent Kompany and players like Harry Kane also publicly promoted reinforcements.