From the point of view of ex-national player Stefan Effenberg, FC Bayern Munich did everything right with the transfers this summer. "Grade one for the transfers," said Effenberg in an interview with the Internet portal "t-online.de" published on Friday. The departure of top scorer Robert Lewandowski is a great sporting loss, but still brings 50 million euros.
Sadio Mané and Matthijs de Ligt, who were brought in by the German soccer champions, described ex-Bayern professional Effenberg as top stars, while Ryan Gravenberch, Noussair Mazraoui and Mathys Tel were also signed as mega talents. The big winner is sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, who also achieved high revenues for the professionals who had given up. "Brazzo showed what he can do," said Effenberg.
Lewandowski lost at the end of last season, said the 53-year-old. "Less enthusiasm for the game, the lust for goals has decreased - at least in comparison. Those responsible saw that too," explained Effenberg. "I think they're all happy that he's gone now - from the fans to those responsible. After all the background noise of the last few weeks," said Effenberg in view of Lewandowski's public demands for a change. But he thinks that the 33-year-old Pole will show his qualities again at FC Barcelona.
As Bayern's number one hunter, Effenberg sees cup winners RB Leipzig in the coming season, this Saturday (8:30 p.m. / Sat.1 and Sky) in the German Supercup host in the game against Munich. Then maybe Bayer Leverkusen, who surprisingly kept their squad together and were able to strengthen it. Borussia Dortmund has an exciting squad after great purchases, but last year he didn't see any leading players, said Effenberg. Effenberg sees the fact that striker Sébastien Haller, who was brought in after Erling Haaland's departure, has testicular cancer as a serious setback.
Interview Effenberg at "t-online.de" Effenberg profile on the DFB homepage
