Süle negotiations: Kahn explains on PK how it really happened

Created: 01/27/2022, 04:45 am

By: Philipp Kessler, Marius Epp

FC Bayern held a press conference on Wednesday.

CEO Oliver Kahn answers questions on current topics.

The PK in the live ticker.

• FC Bayern* has a game-free weekend – but there is still a PK.

• Among other things, Oliver Kahn* answers questions about Niklas Süle.

• We accompany the press conference on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the live ticker.

+++ UPDATE +++

Update from January 26, 1:49 p.m .:

That’s it from Säbener Straße.

Oliver Kahn spoke in detail about the failed negotiations with Niklas Süle and also made it clear that FC Bayern is working on the contract extensions elsewhere - keywords Lewandowski, Neuer or Müller.

The FCB boss is also pleased that fans will be allowed back into the Allianz Arena for the upcoming Bundesliga game.

Titan also took a position on possible reforms in the Champions League.

You can read all of his statements in the ticker below.

FC Bayern: Olive Kahn speaks on PK about the real reasons for Süle's departure

1:42 p.m .:

Can Manuel Neuer break the 40 years as a professional?

"Yes.

He breaks all records and leaves nothing.

He is very voracious, he shows no signs of fatigue.

He's the captain," Kahn pays his successor the greatest respect: "Even after winning so many titles, he's moving forward.

He leads the team and has big plans.

It's a very special mentality.

What comparisons does he see himself with Neuer?

“He is the typical example of the player who always wants to top himself.

I think Buffon is still playing.

I think as long as Manuel stays motivated, he can play for a long time," reports Kahn: "It was different for me.

I was 38 or 39. I was getting fed up.

I think Manuel ticks differently.”

1:38 p.m .:

How does the FCB boss think about the crazy sums that are still flowing in football despite the pandemic?

“Things are in full swing.

It's important for us to get some calming down in the football business in terms of salaries.

A certain level of calm would also be important when it comes to the transfer amounts," said Kahn: "I'm very optimistic at the moment that positive things will happen.

This also allows us as Bayern Munich, as a traditional club, to continue to look positively to the future.”

Kahn continues: "Nevertheless, FC Bayern has always managed to play at the top without exorbitant funds.

But the challenge is always the same.

In this context, I always talk about the culture of FC Bayern Munich: about this ability to win.”

FC Bayern: Reform in the Champions League?

Kahn wants “suspense to the end”

1:35 p.m .:

Now the topic of Champions League reform comes up.

“The Champions League has existed in this format for several decades.

Of course we got used to it," says Kahn: "But we've seen in recent seasons that there are many group games where the groups were sometimes decided three games before the end."

So would FC Bayern support a reform?

"It's all about how you can develop the format further.

The important thing is that it always has to be exciting until the end.

The qualification for this must always be 100 percent based on sporting criteria,” says Kahn.

1:32 p.m .: Does

the Süle exit hurt?

"Yes of course.

The discussions with Niklas went on for months," explains Kahn: "I think he has shown very good performances here in the last five years.

He's one of the best central defenders out there right now.

I think we showed him that appreciation.”

So why didn't it lead to a contract extension after all?

"Ultimately it's the player's decision.

We have an economic framework in which we have to move.

That's what we did," says Kahn.

FC Bayern: Oliver Kahn reveals how the Süle negotiations really went

1:29 p.m .:

“I can’t stand in front of every camera every time in day-to-day business.

Nonetheless, there is a middle ground to be found.

One must not forget the position of CEO a club other than us: Ajax Amsterdam with Edwin Van der Sar.”

1:27 p.m .:

Kahn about coach Nagelsmann: “He’s loose on the outside a few times.

But the other facet is a bit more important for us.

It's amazing how quickly he arrived, how quickly he convinced the team.

You can feel that in the atmosphere when you're with the team.

You can also see it on the field, which football we play.

I would have said it was an average game from us.

Still, we could have scored a lot more goals.

And we don't concede as many goals anymore.

All this brings Julian together at a young age.

And that is sensational.”

FC Bayern: Free newcomers?

That's what FCB boss Kahn says

1:26 p.m .: Is

Bayern more focused on free transfers?

“FC Bayern is not exclusive to this topic of free transfers.

If you look at the market, you will see that this is also something that the Corona crisis is bringing with it.

See Mbappe.

We have to work around the situation.

On the other hand, there are chances again, we have opportunities to get players who are free transfers.

FC Bayern is a highly attractive club.

I think there are more opportunities for us than risks from the current situation," explains Kahn.

1:23 p.m .:

Kahn on the future of sports director Hasan Salihamidzic: “I’ve been working with Hasan for a long time, over two years. It's great fun. We've been through a lot together. If you look at the squad today, how much success the team has had under his aegis in recent years, everything speaks for Hasan. Now also with Marco Neppe and his football expertise. I can very well imagine that Hasan will stay at FC Bayern for a long time to come."

1:22 p.m .: Is

football alienated from the fans?

The streaming provider DAZN has increased its prices.

“Football rights are anything but cheap.

I can neither judge DAZN's business model nor say anything about the price increases.

I can understand that the fans didn't take it positively at first.

But I can also empathize with the stations that somehow have to survive.

I hear the word alienation very often.

I'd be careful, that's the only way I can tell at FC Bayern.

If you look at our digital world, I don't see our fans becoming alienated."

Niklas Süle leaves FC Bayern: Oliver Kahn gives the background

1:22 p.m .:

BVB may want to sue the viewer restrictions. How does FC Bayern position itself on this? “You have to understand that thoughts can arise that at some point you can no longer understand all the different rules. However, we have always done very well in cooperation with the authorities, the State Chancellery and the people involved. This is the path we have followed. Now you have to see where this is going,” Kahn says diplomatically.”

1:20 p.m .:

Kahn draws the line again on the subject of Niklas Süle: “I think that was a very good offer.

He plays solid, sovereign.

But we also have to abide by certain rules.

We have economic limits within which we have to move.

Sometimes you just don't get along.

That was the case in this case.”

1:19 p.m .:

Kahn on Robert Lewandowski’s future: “He is an absolute phenomenon.

Not just the goals he constantly scores, but also the level at which he has been playing for years.

Of course we will try to keep Robert with us.

He's a kind of insurance for us, with his way of playing football.

We will do everything we can to have Robert with us for as long as possible.”

1:17 p.m .:

The “Titan” did not have any starting difficulties as a Bayern boss: “I arrived very quickly.

These one and a half years have helped me since January 2020. That was also the plan to use it, also with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

We pushed many things.

I feel good all over.

I think it was the right decision to say not to sit in the CEO's chair right away.

But first to take the time for yourself and then get started.”

FC Bayern: New contracts for Neuer, Müller and Gnabry?

Kahn has it "on the agenda"

1:16 p.m .:

Kahn talks about Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Serge Gnabry, whose extensions are on the agenda: “It goes without saying that we exchange information with all these players to understand what they want.

This is high on our agenda for the foreseeable future.”

1:14 p.m .:

The fans’ abstinence hits the club hard: “A very difficult situation.

Nevertheless, there is a silver lining somewhere that we will manage to get out of this pandemic.

Everyone has this hope.

That's why it makes sense to start with 10,000 viewers.

But I'm very cautious about making any predictions," says Kahn.

1:12 p.m .: Special

praise from Kahn for Corentin Tolisso: “It is amazing at what level of performance he is playing football now.

He showed what he's capable of.

Nothing better can happen to us than when players show top performance and keep bringing themselves back into the game.”

1:10 p.m .:

Kahn is asked who is a possible successor to Süle: “We always look at all the options.

We have a lot of options when it comes to the central defender position.

Of course we deal with players.

We have Lucas Hernandez in central defence, an excellent central defender in Upamecano, talent in Tanguy Nianzou.

Pavard can also play there.”

1:07 p.m .:

The CEO on the return of fans in Bavarian stadiums: “It was a very gratifying first step in the right direction.

There have been many discussions over the past few weeks.

I think it's important to send that signal now.

We have a good infrastructure when it comes to the Allianz Arena.

We collected data where we had viewers.

These prove that we had almost no infections in the Allianz Arena.”

FC Bayern officially confirms the departure of Niklas Süle

1:05 p.m .:

Oliver Kahn confirms Niklas Süle’s departure for the first time: “Negotiations with Niklas have dragged on for a very long time.

We made him an offer, but he didn't accept it, as he told us.

I think Herbert Hainer wanted to leave a small back door open.

Now we know how the situation is.

This has happened over the past few days.

I think you have to take into account there are a lot of conversations going on.

At some point, a player makes his decision.”

1:01 p.m .: The PK has started.

Update from January 26, 12:02 p.m .:

FC Bayern does not offer a live stream or TV pictures for the press conference with Oliver Kahn today.

reporter Philipp Kessler is on site - so we will still provide you with the most important information from the press round.

It starts at 1 p.m.!

First report from January 26th:

Munich – The upcoming departure of defender Niklas Süle was undoubtedly the report of the week at Bayern.

Munich have not yet officially confirmed the 26-year-old's future decision, but CEO Oliver Kahn will probably provide clarity at the press conference called at short notice on Wednesday (1 p.m.).

In all likelihood, Kahn will also comment on the background to the Süle departure *.

Possible successors* are already being traded, but it is almost impossible that the record champions will let themselves be looked at in this regard.

FC Bayern: Stanisic celebrates comeback, youngster extended

But there was also positive news at Bayern: Josip Stanisic returned to team training after recovering from a torn muscle.

In addition, junior goalkeeper Lukas Schneller has extended his contract until 2024.

Coach Julian Nagelsmann is happy that he can now focus more on training with the week off.

This leaves more time for their comeback for players who are still battered, such as Dayot Upamecano.

What does "Titan" have to say today?

We summarize the most important statements in our live ticker.