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Aug 21

Luis Díaz in interview with @Bundesliga_EN ahead of tomorrow's league opener

"What attracted me was Bayern’s expectations, because it’s no secret that they're a very big club. I already knew a lot about what Bayern are about. They came for me, they believed in me. That was a really important point in choosing them and joining.

"It’s a club with a huge amount of history, a club that’s won everything at international level. It’s a very big challenge for me to be part of such a big club. I’m going to try and give my all to keep making history, keep winning titles, to win important things

That’s always what people remember, what stays in the memories of us footballers. I’m very happy to be part of this great club. Hopefully we'll keep going like this. We’ve started really well. We’re going to try and keep working as we are to have a great start to the season."

• What’s been your perception of the Bundesliga so far?

Díaz: "I already knew a lot about the Bundesliga. I always try to watch lots of football. It’s a league I’ve watched. It’s a league that promises a lot. I realised in my first match that it’s really intense. It’s unbelievable from a physical perspective. You’ve always got to be at it, always in position to score, to attack well. It’s very physically demanding.

"And it also helps a lot tactically. In this team now, I’m trying to score goals in a different way than I used to. I’m going to learn a lot. That’s the little bit I’ve got to know of the Bundesliga, what I’m going to know more about in the future. Hopefully we'll get off to a good start."

• How do you see your role and connection with Harry Kane in the centre and Michael Olise on the other wing?

Díaz: “I'm proud to be part of this club and to play alongside incredible players like Harry. I’ve known about him for a long time. Olise also played in the English Premier League. They’re all part of this team, they're great players. They’ve got incredible quality. Playing alongside Harry is great for me. He’s a player who can get on well with anyone. You just need a movement to form an understanding.

Olise is a bit more like what I usually do as he looks to dribble. He has a lot of assists and goals. And when the game’s a bit tough, he goes for a 1v1. You need players of their magnitude. They’re incredible players. I feel really happy to be sharing the pitch with them."

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Aug 21

Jamal Musiala in interview with @GQ_Germany: "Injuries are inevitable in a career. But I also see them as an opportunity to get to know my body better and gain experience. It's about using setbacks to come back stronger."

• Your immediate future now lies with FC Bayern. How important is stability and security to you?

Musiala: "The trust the club has placed in me is obviously a good thing. I now have to repay it with my performance. Otherwise, I'm not someone who plans ahead. I'm trying to focus on the next tasks now - the season ahead."

• You've become even more of what's called a 'complete footballer' in the past season, and even had a phase in which you scored a lot of headers. What areas do you still see potential in yourself?

Musiala: "I believe I can still take a step forward in every area. Each of these steps can help me become a better player. Whether it's heading, physical fitness, or finishing with my left foot—I'm working hard to improve, even in the areas where I'm already quite good (laughs)"

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Aug 5

Jonathan Tah in interview with the club's magazine #Säbener51

• Before you moved to Munich, you said you wanted to step out of your comfort zone – How 'uncomfortable' is FC Bayern?

Tah: "[laughs] It doesn't feel uncomfortable. But it was a step out of my comfort zone for me. I had a great time in Leverkusen for ten years, the club and I developed further, and now I felt it was time for me to get to know a completely new environment. I'm grateful to Leverkusen for the time we spent together – but I think it's also important to question yourself every now and then and consider: What can I do to take another step, to grow – as a person, but also as a footballer. That's why I made this decision"

• Now everyone expects you to be a leading player right away. How do you deal with this pressure?

Tah: "First of all, it's an honor for me to be seen that way from the outside, to be able to take on such a role at FC Bayern. I want to take on responsibility here. That's the expectation the club has of me, and that the team probably has of me too, but above all, it's the expectation I have of myself. Nevertheless, you always have to earn a role like that first. You don't just come in and say, "Here I am, I'm taking on responsibility now." - You have to perform, and then it will come with time, with games, with lots of training sessions – both on and off the pitch."

• You were already a leading figure in Leverkusen. Is it different at Bayern, with almost exclusively international players around you?

Tah: "There are so many players here who have already won and experienced a lot in their careers – it's definitely something different. But I know what I bring here and how I can contribute. I approach Bayern with respect – and with everything that defines me."

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Jul 8

President Herbert Hainer in @SPORTBILD interview

On Musiala's injury and whether it changes the transfer plans: "It was a very bitter day of course for Jamal and for all of us. He had just come back from injury and now he will be out for another long period. We'll support him on the way to recovery with everything he needs. Regarding transfers, our sporting management has clear goals on how to strengthen our squad. We're following these plans resolutely"

• Is it possible to rethink Thomas Müller's case after Musiala's injury?

Hainer: "Thomas said goodbye to the team after the game against Paris"

• Who can replace Thomas Müller?

Hainer: "Replacing Thomas Müller like-for-like is impossible, on and off the pitch, because his career and his character are unique. His style of play and his demeanor are irreplaceable - he's a Bayern player with heart and soul. But life goes on - Now others have to take on responsibility."

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Jun 20

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in @WELTAMSONNTAG Interview: "The big problem in top-level European football isn't transfer fees. Perhaps not everyone has yet recognized the real problem. It's the high salaries. If you pay 100 million for Harry Kane, that's a lot of money. But the club amortizes that over five years, so it's 20 million per year on the balance sheet. The big problem is the high salaries. FC Bayern are feeling that too. When it comes to our players' salaries, we have been somewhat generous – and we have to say that self-critically"

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Rummenigge: "Players base their value on their salary. The appreciation often mentioned by players is actually the financial significance that many associate with it. We have to be incredibly careful not to get into a spiral with the salary structure that then becomes difficult to control. Paris St. Germain have solved that in an exemplary way over the past 24 months. They brought in a coach who, from the very beginning, said something like: "I don't need superstars who just make my dressing room dizzy." - Our payroll is at a level that also means there's a lot of talk about money. As we can see at PSG, you can also achieve big success by changing the system."

Rummenigge: "Experience shows that you can always find a solution when it comes to transfer fees. Let's take Mathys Tel as an example. He was in the average salary bracket with us, and accordingly, I think it was possible to achieve a very good transfer fee. It's more difficult with other players on higher salaries. Starting this summer, the most stringent stage of UEFA's new Financial Sustainability Program will come into effect: clubs will then only be allowed to spend 70 percent of their income on squad costs, including transfers, salaries, and agent fees. So, everyone is trying to reduce their payroll for now."

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Jun 10

Harry Kane: "I'm really excited to be flying to the US and starting the Club World Cup. The Club World Cup will be held in a new format, with the best teams in the world competing against each other in a major tournament. I'm happy to be a part of it because it's an exciting opportunity" [@adriankuehnel]

Kane: "The game against Boca, in particular, will be a great match because I expect a great atmosphere in Miami; a lot of their fans will be there. Overall, we expect some tough matches. Auckland is still an unknown opponent, and of course, we'll be the favourites on paper. But we know every team in this competition is strong. We have to prepare well, as we do for every game. For me as a player, it's a great experience to play against teams from different countries around the world."

Kane on Bayern's chances of winning the CWC: "We're certainly one of the favourites. I think this season has shown what kind of team we are. On a good day, we can beat any opponent in the world. It's a tournament we take seriously and are preparing for well. When we arrive in the USA, we'll be fully focused. We're approaching the Club World Cup like any other competition. That's an important mindset."

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