"Of course, English clubs pay insane amounts. But even for Wirtz, Bayern were prepared to put together a package worth up to €100 million. And as for Nick Woltemade: That's a different case. Bayern has a financial budget. The club has excelled for decades by staying out of debt and growing big. That's why I understand why Bayern decided not to pay more than €55 million for Woltemade. Because the player wasn't worth more to them. But fundamentally, I'm concerned about something else,"
"Let's take Wirtz as an example: Does it make sense for him and his development to play in the Bundesliga for Bayern for another two or three years? Of course, he wins championships there. But is the Bundesliga still a challenge for him at the highest level? No, because the Bundesliga was overtaken by the Premier League years ago. That's the reality. That's why it's generally no longer as attractive for the absolute top players. That's why changes are needed."
Bayern prepared a transfer package worth up to €100 million for Florian Wirtz but declined to pay more than €55 million for Nick Woltemade based on valuation and budget limits. The club's long-term approach prioritizes staying out of debt and growing sustainably. Premier League clubs now spend significantly more on transfers and wages, making the Bundesliga less challenging for absolute top players. That financial gap makes it harder for German clubs to retain and attract elite talent and to compete on the open transfer market. Leagues such as the Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 need to enact changes to remain competitive.
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