Bayern Munich has shown sufficient confidence in acquiring Florian Wirtz (22, Bayer Leverkusen). However, fans are feeling bittersweet.
German 'Sport1' reported on the 13th (Korean time) that "Jan-Christian Dreesen, Bayern Munich's CEO, claimed that they are financially prepared for a transfer of 140 million euros (approximately 226.8 billion won) for Florian Wirtz."
Bayern recently revealed that 'financial reasons' were behind the decision to forgo re-signing 'club legend' Thomas Müller. In just a few days, the club has asserted that 'there are sufficient funds available.'
'Sport1' reported on the 12th that "the background to Bayern not pursuing a re-signing with Müller was financial issues. Honorary Chairman Uli Hoeness noted that 'if the current financial situation were the same as three years ago, the decision regarding Müller would have been different.'"
Müller, who joined the youth team in 2000, is a symbolic figure who has played solely for Bayern for 25 years, appearing in 743 matches with 247 goals and 274 assists. He has lifted 33 trophies, including two trebles and a World Cup victory, and is also the all-time leader in assists for Bayern.
Müller will leave the team with the expiration of his contract in June. The club no longer wished to continue with Müller, and regarding this, Hoeness explained that "there isn't much money left in the account. We definitely need to reduce our expenses."
Despite this, Bayern expressed a contradictory stance regarding the acquisition of next-generation star Wirtz, stating that "there are no financial issues." CEO Dreesen emphasized that "there are still sufficient deposits in the legendary account, and it can be used by anyone."
Oliver Kahn of German 'Sky Sports' stated, "It's not a good sign when specific names are publicly mentioned. At some point, there must be trust," indirectly criticizing the club's hierarchy.
Müller announced his farewell, saying, "The journey of 25 years will come to an end this summer." Bayern, on one hand, is sending off a legend due to expense issues, while on the other hand, leaving a clear message regarding the possibility of a transfer exceeding 100 million euros.
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