Rummenigge on Neuer & FC Bayern: No early separation

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.

Only newcomers before summer: Most Bundesliga games without a clean sheet since 2014

20 Loris Karius | 71 games for Mainz & Union | to zero: 23

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As of March 3, 2023

19 Sven Ulreich | 82 games for Bayern & Stuttgart | to zero: 24

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18 Robin Zentner | 126 games for Mainz | to zero: 28

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17 Rafal Gikiewicz | 121 games for Augsburg, Union & Freiburg | to zero: 29

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16 Jiri Pavlenka | 157 games for Werder | to zero: 30

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15 Ron Robert Zieler | 137 games for VfB, Hanover & Cologne | to zero: 30

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14 Kevin Trapp | 163 games for E. Frankfurt | to zero: 31

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13 Alexander Schwolov | 192 games for Freiburg, Hertha & S04 | to zero: 40

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12 Timo Horn | 201 games for 1. FC Cologne | to zero: 45

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11 Bernd Leno | 134 games for Bayer Leverkusen | to zero: 45

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10 Marvin Hitz | 149 games for Augsburg & BVB | to zero: 47

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9 Ralf Fährmann | 171 games for Schalke 04 | to zero: 48

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8 Rune Jarstein | 163 games for Hertha BSC | to zero: 48

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7 Oliver Bauman | 284 games for TSG Hoffenheim | to zero: 66

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6 Lukas Hradecky | 249 games for Bayer 04 & E. Frankfurt | to zero: 67

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5 Peter Gulácsi | 203 games for RB Leipzig | to zero: 68

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4 Roman Bürki | 210 games for BVB & Freiburg | to zero: 69

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3 Koen Casteels | 207 games for Wolfsburg & Werder | to zero: 69

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2 Yann Sommer | 279 games for Gladbach | to zero: 74

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1 Manuel Neuer | 227 games for FC Bayern | to zero: 106

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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.

Bavaria breaks the 300,000 mark: German professional clubs with the most members

19 1.FC Kaiserslautern (2nd Bundesliga) – 22,459 members

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18 TSV 1860 Munich (3rd division) – 25,036 members

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17 Dynamo Dresden (3rd division) – 25,074 members

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16 1. FC Nuremberg (2nd Bundesliga) – 25,926 members

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15 Fortuna Dusseldorf (2nd Bundesliga) – 27,200 members

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14 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Bundesliga) – 30,000 members

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13 FC St. Pauli (2nd Bundesliga) – 35,000 members

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12 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) – 42,407 members

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11 Hertha BSC (Bundesliga) – 44,211 members

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10 Union Berlin (Bundesliga) – 49,152 members

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9 SC Freiburg (Bundesliga) – 50,000 members

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8 VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga) – 76,700 members

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7 Hamburger SV (2nd Bundesliga) – 90,000 members

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6 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga) – 98,000 members

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5 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga) – 120,000 members

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4 1.FC Cologne (Bundesliga) – 124,122 members

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3 Schalke 04 (Bundesliga) – 164,000 members

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2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) – 168,163 members

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1 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) – 300,000 members

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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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