FC Bayern starts the season and two of the bosses speak about the future at a press conference.
Oliver Kahn allows himself to be teased against PSG.
Munich - Oliver Kahn * (52) has officially been the new CEO of FC Bayern * since July 1.
The goalkeeper titan started half a year earlier than planned with the successor to Karl-Heinz Rummenigge * (63), who cleared the way ahead of time at his own request.
On Monday (July 5), Kahn and President Herbert Hainer (67) spoke about the future of the association at a virtual press conference.
FC Bayern: Bosses expect Nagelsmann to develop players further
Once again a central topic: FC Bayern's squad planning in times of the corona pandemic.
While the English clubs and Paris Saint-Germain in particular continue to invest huge sums in new stars, Kahn does not expect any major personnel changes after the engagements of Dayot Upamecano (22), Omar Richards (23) and Sven Ulreich (32).
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"We are totally convinced of this squad," emphasizes Kahn and also mentions professionals like striker Joshua Zirkzee (20 / Parma) and defender Chris Richards (21 / Hoffenheim) who have returned from their loans.
Kahn: “I have often seen such players take developments that were not expected at all.
We also expect Julian Nagelsmann * to succeed in developing these players. "
FC Bayern: Boss Oliver Kahn allows himself to tip against PSG
The board boss sees the team available to the new coach as "very, very well positioned".
Kahn is not afraid of losing touch with the European leaders due to the austerity measures caused by the pandemic.
"FC Bayern has always managed to compensate for the competitive disadvantage that we have in the Bundesliga due to the lower TV revenues," says the CEO.
“We succeeded in doing this thanks to this ability to win, which distinguishes the FC Bayern team.
That is a competitive advantage that cannot be easily copied. "
An announcement with which Kahn addresses the “Mia san mia” mentality of the record champions.
It stands for: having mega self-confidence, always pushing the gas, being courageous, always believing in yourself.
“In Paris Saint-Germain, too, huge sums are invested.
But it just didn't succeed in winning the Champions League, ”the ex-world-class goalkeeper sends a small tip towards the sheikh clubs afterwards.
FCB has distinguished itself over the last few decades by “striking the balance between sporting success and economic stability incredibly well,” explains President Hainer.
"FC Bayern will continue on this path."
FC Bayern is not ready to meet every salary requirement
Reason is also the premise when it comes to contract extensions.
The Munich managers around sports director Hasan Salihamidzic * (44) at David Alaba (29) made it clear that the club is not ready to meet every salary requirement.
After the failed contract negotiations, the Austrian defense star moved to Real Madrid on a free transfer.
The negotiations with Kingsley Coman (25 / contract until 2022) and Leon Goretzka (26 / contract until 2023) are also said to have progressed slowly.
Kahn said: “Top players want to be paid accordingly.
We're not naive about that.
We're in very, very good talks with both players and I'm very optimistic. ”He didn't talk about Niklas Süle's future (25 / contract until 2022).
The return of fans to the Allianz Arena was also an issue. “Of course, people's health always comes first. At the start of the Bundesliga, however, there will certainly be significantly more than the 1,500 fans who are allowed in the upcoming friendly matches. We are in close contact with the authorities and the health authorities, ”says Hainer.
Philipp Kessler - * tz.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
