Real Madrid? No, the best are Bayern and Barca
Real Madrid? No, the best are Bayern and Barca
The sports director of Bayer Leverkusen Rudi Völler ('56) spoke except for aspirin and appreciation for the craziest players in the transfer market, the case "Leroy Sanne" and the outlook exits from Manchester United Bastian Schweinsteiger.
- Herr Fyoler, dizziness you past the madness that engulfed the transfer market?
- What is now happening, it seemed impossible 5 years ago but football is free and there are many things have changed. Otherwise now as 20 years ago, it is important that the budget we have. This is the policy that must adhere to. At least we at Bayer L approach so years.
- Do you see a danger for German clubs if prices continue to rise?
Currently in circulation has more money, mostly along contracts for TV rights in England. But in Germany but also works seriously.
- Where will complete the transfer madness?
- I remember very well for Roger Van Gool, who in 1976 moved from Bruges in Cologne and it was the first transfer of 1 million. Marks. Then also a lot of fuss and everyone wondered how far this will lead us.
- Are not paid for Leroy Sanne nearly 50 mln. EUR far from reality?
- Each club decides himself. These discussions are held constant. We also wondered around the purchase of Kevin Foland (20 mln. Euros from Hoffenheim) whether to do it or not. We bought it because we are convinced of his qualities. Totally convinced!
- Did not let defender Omer Toprak in Borussia D. We offer 22 mln. Euros and you wanted 25 million.
- Yes, Borussia us an offer, but our beliefs were different and not understood. Happen and stuff. But now we are happy that top defender like Toprak will stay with us for at least another year.
- Borussia managed to buy André Schürrle. You sold it in 2013 to Chelsea, and in January 2015 he returned to the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg. Does not it got up early in his transfer to England?
- What does it mean to arrived early? I went to Roma 27 years, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge went to Inter 29 years.
- Now Sanne went to City as 20 years.
- Now just players out earlier abroad than one time. I do not think Sanne doing it just for the money, because in Schalke won well, though not as good as you will win in England. I think it has attracted new, Premier League. And also coach Pep Guardiola. The decisive factor in my view is whether you feel good at the current location.
- Will force you to buy Bundesliga talents from abroad?
- Now the scouts of all clubs strive to show the best flair. In Bayer L we have attracted and continue to attract youngsters regardless of their nationality. Crucial are the qualities. Equally important, however, is working in our school. Now with us at camp in Austria had three 17 year old boys and performed great and filled my heart. This is the way!
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge predicted strong season Bayer L. What can we expect from the club after a third place last season?
- It is good that we Calais boarded their boat (laughs). Of course we look forward to similar praise. Otherwise, I can say that will become permanent. We will try to reduce the gap to second place and will look to keep the gap with fourth. With competitors like Borussia M, Schalke and Wolfsburg will be tough. But we want next year to play in the Champions League.
- Would you talk to Bayern?
- Real Madrid may have won the Premier League, but for me the best teams in the world remain Bayern and Barca. Maybe there was one place where the Bavarians had one world-class, and it was the man to Jerome Boateng in central defense. And immediately took Mats Hummels, which weakened and its biggest rival Borussia D. Hummels just can not be replaced one to one.
- In 2004 you were national coach and did Bastian Schweinsteiger international. What is your opinion about it? What will happen to him after his removal from Manchester United?
- He himself must be wondering how to continue after these injuries. But wherever his future, I think he has to play at least another 2 years at the top level. That is no longer national, it would be beneficial because at one point loads are coming in more. Therefore it is better now that Bastian will be unloaded by the extra load. Philipp Lahm is a good example in this direction.