“I think that’s nonsense”: Bayern boss pushes back against BVB’s accusations

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Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has rejected accusations that the club deliberately weakened Borussia Dortmund by poaching several key players, including Mario Götze, Robert Lewandowski, and Mats Hummels. Dreesen stated that Bayern seeks out the best possible players for its roster, citing Lewandowski's success with the club as evidence of sound decision-making. The accusation has persisted for years, with Dreesen now firmly pushing back against it in an interview with Sport BILD. He emphasized that the club's primary focus was on strengthening its own team.

Dreesen justified Bayern's transfers by pointing out that not all promising Dortmund players joined Bayern, with Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Jadon Sancho instead moving to the Premier League or Real Madrid. He argued that this refutes the notion that Bayern systematically sought to weaken Dortmund. Dreesen highlighted that Bayern's own sporting interests drove these transfers, with the club seeking to improve its own roster. The success of Lewandowski, who became one of the club's most successful strikers, was cited as a key example.

Despite the long-standing rivalry between Bayern and Dortmund, Dreesen emphasized the mutual respect between the two clubs and their shared importance to German soccer. He noted that while they remain rivals on the field, both clubs are key driving forces behind the Bundesliga internationally. The old transfers continue to spark debate, but Dreesen has made it clear that Bayern's perspective is that they were focused on strengthening their own team.