DFL investor desirable
Former CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge does not assume that FC Bayern Munich and his currently injured goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will part ways this summer. In an interview by the “Picture‘ Rummenigge said: ‘No, the mutual respect is far too great for that. Both sides know what they have in each other.”
The almost 37-year-old Neuer is working on his return after breaking his lower leg three months ago on a ski tour, his contract in Munich runs until June 30, 2024. In an emotional interview, Neuer had the German record champion violently for the separation from longtime goalkeeper coach Toni Tapalovic criticized. In mid-February, however, there was a discussion between the captain and coach Julian Nagelsmann.
“I recently met Manuel by chance, he made a very good impression on me. And he’s still very ambitious. I’m convinced of his comeback at Bayern,” emphasized Rummenigge. Bayern had signed Swiss national goalkeeper Yann Sommer (34) from Borussia Mönchengladbach as a replacement during the winter break.
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Rummenigge wishes Neuer to be in goal for the German national team at the European Championships at home next year. “Hopefully also as the captain, who then accepts the trophy. That would be my best-of wish for the summer fairy tale 2.0,” said the 67-year-old. National coach Hansi Flick recently signaled that Marc-André ter Stegen (30), who is having a very strong season at FC Barcelona, will be number one in the DFB selection. The former Gladbacher himself underlined the claim to be number one.
Ex-FC Bayern boss Rummenigge sees the entry of an investor in DFL as positive
The possible entry of an investor in the German Football League would be a wise decision from Rummenigge’s point of view. This would strengthen national and international competitiveness, he said. In this way, a balance can be created between valuable tradition and future-oriented vision. A partial sale of the media rights, which should bring in several billion euros, is currently under discussion.
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In addition to his financial commitment, an investor must bring know-how with him. “Added value, for example to significantly improve income from TV sales abroad. We’re miles behind,” explained Rummenigge. In addition, investments must be made in the infrastructure and the digital future of the stadiums.
Since, according to Rummenigge, there is a majority in favor of maintaining the so-called “50+1” rule, the entry of an investor is also to be seen positively in this respect. The independence of the clubs and the integrity of the competition were preserved according to the concept of the DFL commission, explained the former Bayern boss.
The regulation, which only applies to German professional football, basically states that the decision-making majority must always remain with the parent club when investing. This is to prevent clubs – as in England, for example – from being completely controlled by their financiers. Clarification proceedings are currently underway before the Federal Cartel Office.
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