FC Bayern Munich - Hasan Salihamidzic on further transfers: "If the possibilities are there, we are there"

FC Bayern Munich’s sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has commented on possible further transfers of FCB this summer and declared that they want to be there when the opportunity arises.

“We’ll see if our options are there in the next ten days. And if something comes up, we’ll be there, otherwise we’ll start the season like this,” said Salihamidzic in the run-up to the game against 1. FC Köln (5.30 p.m.) live on DAZN and in LIVETICKER) on DAZN-Microphone.

“We are the first who want to start the season with a top team. We think the squad is good, but there is clearly room for improvement. If the opportunities are there, we are there, if not, not,” added he at.

He was also in lively exchange with Julian Nagelsmann, but also pointed out that it was a “difficult situation” for “everyone in football”. “We see what is going and decide in the interests of the club.” It is also possible that no newcomers will come to Säbener Strasse in this transfer period. “That can happen,” said Salihamidzic.

Lewy, a King & Co .: The top 11 of the best Bayern legionnaires

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Robert Lewandowski celebrates his 33rd birthday on August 21st. On this occasion we are showing the SPOX Top 11 of the best Bayern legionnaires of all time.

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TOR – Jean-Marie Pfaff (from 1982 to 1986 with Bayern): won the championship three times and the cup twice with FCB. In total, the Belgian stood between the posts in Munich in 215 games.

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DEFENSE – Willy Sagnol (from 2000 to 2009 with Bayern): In nine years the right-back made 277 games on the Isar and won a total of eleven titles. At the end of his time in Munich, a cruciate ligament ruptured him.

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Martin Demichelis (from 2003 to 2011 with Bayern): The Argentine defensive all-rounder was almost always reliable, which is why he made over 250 appearances. He also won eleven titles in Munich.

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Samuel Kuffour (from 1993 to 2005 with Bayern): The Ghanaian is one of the best African Bundesliga players of all time. In addition to the 2001 Champions League, “Samy” won 13 other titles with FCB.

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Bixente Lizarazu (from 1997 to 2004 and 2005 to 2006 with Bayern): The second Frenchman after Papin in the FCB jersey and with 17 titles one of the most successful legionnaires. The left-back at the time is now a club representative abroad.

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MITTELFELD – Ze Roberto (from 2002 to 2006 and 2007 to 2009 with Bavaria): A rather atypical Brazilian – a discipline fanatic with a lot of technology. He got the double four times and played a total of 248 times for FCB.

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Paulo Sergio (from 1999 to 2002 with Bayern): The offensive all-rounder came after the bitter final defeat against ManUnited and conjured himself into the hearts of fans. This was followed by the CL triumph in 2001, two championships and a cup victory.

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Owen Hargreaves (from 2000 to 2007): The Englishman came from the FCB youth and convinced quickly. After winning nine titles, he moved to ManUnited for the record sum of 25 million euros at the time.

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ATTACK – Arjen Robben (from 2009 to 2019 with Bavaria): One of the best right-wingers and left-footers of all time! In 2013 he scored the winning goal against BVB in the CL final.

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Robert Lewandowski (with Bayern since 2014): Sniping continuously. Broke Gerd Müller’s historic record with 41 goals last season. World footballers 2020!

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Franck Ribery (from 2007 to 2019 with Bavaria): Together with Robben, he formed one of the best wing tongs in the world. “King Franck” won 24 titles with FCB. Was last under contract with Fiorentina.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS – Lucio (from 2004 to 2009 at Bayern): The central defender quickly advanced to become a leading player. His offensive trips often caused gray hair among the coaches. He got the double three times.

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David Alaba (from 2010 to 2021 at Bayern): Came from the youth and was on the FCB defensive after his loan to Hoffenheim. Moved to Real Madrid in the summer.

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Thiago (from 2013 to 2020 at Bayern): Pep Guardiola’s dream player directed the FCB midfield when he was not injured – as is so often the case. Meanwhile kicks in Liverpool.

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Hasan Salihamidzic (from 1998 to 2007 with Bayern): Today’s FCB sports director plowed the right wing like no other. As a player, the Bosnian won a total of 16 titles. Many more are to follow as cadre planners.

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Giovane Elber (from 1997 to 2003 with Bavaria): Another Brazilian! Today’s club ambassador scored 140 goals and 57 assists for Munich in 266 games. The crowd favorite brought the club 13 titles.

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Roy Makaay (from 2003 to 2007 with Bayern): The Dutch goalscorer shot down the Bundesliga with all the tricks of the trade. In 183 games he scored 103 times and twice brought the double to the Isar.

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Claudio Pizarro (from 2001 to 2007 and from 2012 to 2015 with Bayern): The most successful foreign striker in Bundesliga history won 16 titles in Munich. He ended his career with Bremen in 2020.

Salihamdzic on Goretzka: “Good conversations”

Regarding the possible extension of Leon Goretzka’s contract, he said that they were in “good talks”. According to information from SPOX and goal However, an agreement has already been reached and only the last few details remain to be clarified.

FC Bayern held back noticeably during the transfer period, only for Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig (42 million euros) did FCB spend money. In addition, Sven Ulreich (HSV) and Omar Richards (Reading) came free of charge. In addition, loan players Christian Früchtl, Michael Cuisance and Chris Richards returned to Munich.

The Bundesliga clubs have until August 31 to fix new transfers, after which the transfer window is closed.