Leo Messi was free and received calls but, apparently, none from Munich to sign for Bayern. The Bavarians did not see Leo lace, not green, on a budget level. The Argentine did not adjust to the accounts and neither, the rebound effect that could have on the salary of others as explained by Karl-Heinz Rummennigge in Sport Bild. “We didn't try to sign Messi, it wasn't going to work for various reasons. In economic terms, it was going to be a transfer that was going to bring problems to the locker room. The players now know what all their teammates earn and bringing someone like Messi would force us to raise the level of our salaries, “he said.
In addition, he explains, he does not think that Bavaria was an attractive destination to live. “Second, it is difficult to imagine Messi in a country like Germany, “he added.
Messi has arrived in Paris, but also Achraf (60 million), Wijnaldum (free), Sergio Ramos (free) and Donnarumma (free) lor that makes Rummennigge wonder if Financial Fair Play is working. Now, ask for an update of the UEFA regulations. “Only financial fair play can stop this. Version 2.0 exists but it is necessary to work on 3.0 with a specific list of penalties,” said the German.
A calmer market
Bayern are having a calmer summer than PSG in terms of additions, although they have had many changes and the club is in a delicate moment. Hansi Flick left Bayern for the national team and in his place has come Nagelsmann for the bench. At the level of incorporations, Upamecano is the great signing (42.5 million) in addition to the free arrivals of Omar Richards and Sven Ulreich.
In the starts chapter, Alaba and Javi Martínez went free and also Jerome Boateng. Nubel, the theoretical successor of Neuer, left on loan to Monaco and the shadow of A possible Lewandowski march has been looming all summer.