The president of Bayern Munich slams the expenses of the Premier League “crazy”

Bayern is missing Woltemade

Bayern was also interested in Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, but saw two rejected offers before Newcastle intervened to pay 69 million pounds Sterling for a player signed by Swabiens during a free transfer 12 months earlier.

“I can only say that I was amazed by what happened in the past six to eight weeks in international football,” said Honess, who also sits on the Bayern Supervisory Board.

“I think it’s completely crazy what’s going on. If we are not paying attention, people will end up asking: “Is it always healthy?” I work for 2000 to 3000 euros net per month, and at the same time 30, 40, 50 million euros are spent for players of intermediate level. »»

Germany must open the way

Honess discussed the question with Friedrich Merz with the German Chancellor wishing for Bundesliga clubs to maintain their 50 + 1 rule, even if it can hinder their ability to compete in Europe.

Honess agrees and added to Kicker: “We, the Germans, must take care of a leadership role. We must follow our own path, show force and not relax money from the Arabs, American or oligarcs. It is important to continue to develop young players and to help in such a way that we will never have to accept this money.”

Bayern is among the favorites to win the Champions League of this season, even if Honese feels similar to the chances of Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.

“I can only say that I look forward to the coming season,” added Hongese, “because we enter the Champions League season like Hoffenheim.”