Bayern sporting director reveals Haaland 'discussions', Ronaldo transfer 'out of the question'
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has revealed the Bundesliga giants held talks with Erling Haaland ahead of the striker's successful move to Manchester City.
One of the biggest deals of the current transfer window saw the former Borussia Dortmund striker swap Germany for England for £51m (€60m) ).
Like Dortmund, Bayern also saw their talismanic centre-forward leave the Bundesliga this window, with Robert Lewandowski heading to Barcelona.
And sporting director Salihamidzic says the club have held talks with Haaland over a potential transfer for the 22-year-old, who he doesn't blame for choosing "something he thinks is best for him". him".
Speaking to Bild, Salihamidzic said, "We had a few discussions. We had things in mind that could be implemented for us. In the end, it didn't work out for various reasons."< /p>
Bayern were also linked with a move for Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo amid speculation the Portuguese skipper is keen on a move away from Old Trafford.
However, Salihamidzic says a deal was "out of the question".
"When you see now how busy our attack - even without Robert Lewandowski - is, it is simply difficult from a sporting and financial point of view," he added.
“[You have] eight players for the four positions. We have seasoned top players who are in the best era of football.”
Salihamidzic also believes mistakes were made in the handling of the negotiations that led to David Alaba leaving for Real Madrid, admitting he wished he could have done things differently.
The defender's 12-year stint with the Bavarian giants came to an end at the end of the 2020-21 season as the club failed to reach agreement with the Austria international on a new deal.< /p>
“The supervisory board had concerns about entering into extraordinary contracts during this period,” Salihamidzic said. "We always wanted to save face and give great appreciation to David.
"We really tried everything. We really wanted to keep David. But it was, it must be said, a difficult time.
“In retrospect, I don't know if I would have done it again with such a deserving player. »
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has revealed the Bundesliga giants held talks with Erling Haaland ahead of the striker's successful move to Manchester City.
One of the biggest deals of the current transfer window saw the former Borussia Dortmund striker swap Germany for England for £51m (€60m) ).
Like Dortmund, Bayern also saw their talismanic centre-forward leave the Bundesliga this window, with Robert Lewandowski heading to Barcelona.
And sporting director Salihamidzic says the club have held talks with Haaland over a potential transfer for the 22-year-old, who he doesn't blame for choosing "something he thinks is best for him". him".
Speaking to Bild, Salihamidzic said, "We had a few discussions. We had things in mind that could be implemented for us. In the end, it didn't work out for various reasons."< /p>
Bayern were also linked with a move for Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo amid speculation the Portuguese skipper is keen on a move away from Old Trafford.
However, Salihamidzic says a deal was "out of the question".
"When you see now how busy our attack - even without Robert Lewandowski - is, it is simply difficult from a sporting and financial point of view," he added.
“[You have] eight players for the four positions. We have seasoned top players who are in the best era of football.”
Salihamidzic also believes mistakes were made in the handling of the negotiations that led to David Alaba leaving for Real Madrid, admitting he wished he could have done things differently.
The defender's 12-year stint with the Bavarian giants came to an end at the end of the 2020-21 season as the club failed to reach agreement with the Austria international on a new deal.< /p>
“The supervisory board had concerns about entering into extraordinary contracts during this period,” Salihamidzic said. "We always wanted to save face and give great appreciation to David.
"We really tried everything. We really wanted to keep David. But it was, it must be said, a difficult time.
“In retrospect, I don't know if I would have done it again with such a deserving player. »
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