Former Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is sceptical of the club's two new signings this summer - Sadio Mane and Matthijs de Ligt. He doesn't believe the two players are world-class and doesn't understand why sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has praised the,.
The Bavarians signed Mane, 30, from Liverpool for €32 million this summer. The 30-year-old scored 120 goals in 269 games for the Reds and provided 48 assists. He helped them win the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, De Ligt, 22, won a Serie A title in his three seasons with Juventus, scoring three goals in 117 games. He has been acquired for €67 million.
However, Rummenigge isn't too pleased with the two signings. In his column for Sportbuzzer, he wrote:
"Why has Hasan Salihamidzic & Co. been praised for recently for their summer transfers? Honestly, I can't join in this chorus of jubilation. With all due respect for Sadio Mane and Matthijs de Ligt - both of them are not world-class players for me."
He added:
"Of course, Mane will do the Bundesliga good and score his goals, but at the age of 30, I don't see him at the absolute top level. Had it been otherwise, Jurgen Klopp would have certainly fought harder to keep the striker at Liverpool."
Rummenigge is even more sceptical of Bayern's decision to sign De Ligt. He has impressed with his performances at Ajax before joining the Bianconeri in 2019. Rummenigge wrote about De Ligt:
"I'm even more sceptical about De Ligt. Sure, he's only 22 years old. But the last three seasons at Juventus were lost time for him. He should have been able to develop further after his furious start to his career at Ajax. I think it is very daring to declare him Bayern's chief of defence. You could have kept Niklas Süle."
Sule left Bayern Munich after the expiration of his contract and joined rivals Borussia Dortmund.
"Mazraoui will help Bayern a lot on the defensive right flank" - Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Bayern Munich's new recruit
The former Bayern Munich chairman is impressed with another new signing - Noussari Mazraoui, though.
Rummenigge wrote about the Moroccan right-back:
"In the shadow of de Ligt and Mane, Noussair Mazraoui could develop into a real king transfer from Munich. He reminds me a little of the former Dortmund Achraf Hakimi, who now plays for Paris St. Germain. Mazraoui will help Bayern a lot on the defensive right flank."
Mazraoui, 24, played 137 games for Ajax, contributing ten goals and nine assists before moving to the German club. Bayern Munich have also signed midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and forward Mathys Tel.
The Bundesliga champions will begin their title defence at home against Wolfsburg on August 14.
Baubeiklmt
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He's right mane is a good player but not world class
FcBayern4immer
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for his gesture players who is valued more than 20 millios are not world class only free players are world class for him hahahahahahaha
fk you so calleded bayern fan boys are dumb as f#ck on here! [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Coucimotu
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bayern Munich
kum5555
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🇩🇪 𝐊𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐞: "When I saw Sadio at this weekend against Leipzig, I got a bit sad. Such a great guy who never complains and always gives his 100%. Then when he scored, I realized that he is really gone." 💔
weciknotu
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for his gesture players who is valued more than 20 millios are not world class only free players are world class for him hahahahahahaha
Findnorsz
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the same guy who thought the likes of Lucas, Tolisso, Götze, Douglas Costa, Süle, and Roca have been world-class.
süle is worldclass
Bubknsuz
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The English will take another 30years to reach any final because of their racism nature, be strong saka That's rubbish
themainman
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I dunno if they take weed in Germany, but this dude is high on some weird shitt
Mawsor09
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You are f00lish Bayern fan who knows nothing about football. Mane is the currently best FW in Bayern at the absence of Lewandoski. You should be grateful he joined Bayern and stop disrespecting him. M0ron! 🤡
grateful??? stop the cap ... he's lucky to joined us
Ybm_bangz
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Mané is better than Ronaldo. Ronaldo receives much praise for the obvious reasons. Look at Maguire. He is talked about as if he's a player - it is also for the same reason we all know, but pretend that we don't know. If Mané was ......., he could have been receiving so much praises.
You really need to stop doing drugs with the Ronaldo and mane bullshit you’re saying 😂
Findnorsz
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gnabry is not worse than mane
ducadkmny
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racist
Kunlespur2
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Mané is better than Ronaldo. Ronaldo receives much praise for the obvious reasons. Look at Maguire. He is talked about as if he's a player - it is also for the same reason we all know, but pretend that we don't know. If Mané was ......., he could have been receiving so much praises.
Stop taking weed
GunneR404
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Mané is better than Ronaldo. Ronaldo receives much praise for the obvious reasons. Look at Maguire. He is talked about as if he's a player - it is also for the same reason we all know, but pretend that we don't know. If Mané was ......., he could have been receiving so much praises.
lol we saw how he was better dan him last season at the age of 37....it's coz of you tha assnal hasn't qualified for the UCL for years now
fuzzyashrider
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Ex ppl are the most negative
Chima92
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Only his German players are world class to him. Such a stup!d individual who doesn't reason beyond petty sentiments.
Chima92
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Mane is the most overrated player .. man scoring only 19 goals and 8 assists in 53 games last season 🤣🤣
You are f00lish Bayern fan who knows nothing about football. Mane is the currently best FW in Bayern at the absence of Lewandoski. You should be grateful he joined Bayern and stop disrespecting him. M0ron! 🤡
nuzbdknot
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Mané is better than Ronaldo. Ronaldo receives much praise for the obvious reasons. Look at Maguire. He is talked about as if he's a player - it is also for the same reason we all know, but pretend that we don't know. If Mané was ......., he could have been receiving so much praises.
Gunners4ever❤
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to say mane is not a world class players is nothing but racism. I don't care to how many white guys you say the same but it is clear that he must be a racist to utter such rubbish about mane. what???
Don't associate everything with racism, visitor.
Gunners4ever❤
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Mané is definitely world-class even if de Ligt isn't.
Ludabempz
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What many of fans don’t understand is that I not about the goals or assist the player gives. It’s all about the work rate . Mane gives 100% in al matches he plays
cisbcdkotu
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ooh sori he thinks to be world class u have to win the world cup
yomabceors
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talking f***n bullshit, may b he wanted Messi bcz , they didnt buy CR7
janklmpt
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all talking rubbish mane and de ligt will surprise this guy
Mawsor09
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Mane is the most overrated player .. man scoring only 19 goals and 8 assists in 53 games last season 🤣🤣
mewckmnu
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mane is a class, just retire in peace
vayeimrsyz
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He is talking rubbish😏
sklevel
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Mane will never say he is world class he's a humble. guy
sklevel
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I agree with you they are not world class but they are universal class
caesarbruno18
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Liverpool fans right now
Kebciklnrz
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we don't need world class we need those who fight for the team "MiaSanMia".
Yoedeipr
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He is a liar, why they are not world class
jaddkmost
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the same guy who thought the likes of Lucas, Tolisso, Götze, Douglas Costa, Süle, and Roca have been world-class.
JustineEtuk
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Isn’t he the same man than Thought Gotze is world class? I can’t complain... I now see his standards for world class... You got to come from Germany to start with for him. Mane is fucking World class...
Yucbdepu
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For Mane he is a world class so Karl Heinz should shut up
Jisckmnrsz
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Ridiculous statements from our former president. These two guys are absolutely world class
maobdikmy
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I know you want Ronaldo😄
Nuadeklpsy
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to say mane is not a world class players is nothing but racism. I don't care to how many white guys you say the same but it is clear that he must be a racist to utter such rubbish about mane. what???