Sport nation‘We had to set other priorities’ – Bayern Munich president says Declan Rice was too expensive as German giants moved for other targets in summer window
Arsene wenger however see Declan as a future best player even when he was still very young
Bayern Munich president Herbert Rainer says Declan Rice was too expensive for the German side as they opted to pursue other targets in the summer.
Bayern were keen to get Rice
Pulled out due to the price tag
Midfielder eventually joined Arsenal
WHAT HAPPENED? Thomas Tuchel wanted fresh blood in midfield and the Bavarian giants set sights on the English midfielder to strengthen their roster. However, West Ham insisted they would not allow their prized asset to leave for less than £100 million which forced Bayern to look at other options.
WHAT THEY SAID: “With the Declan Rice deal, given our financial possibilities, we had to set other priorities. What remains is the club. That’s why you have to make decisions in the interests of the club,” Rainer said.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: While Rice joined Arsenal in a deal worth £105m ($137m), becoming the Gunners’ most expensive signing of all time, Bayern signed Konrad Laimer on a free transfer from RB Leipzig. Marcel Sabitzer also returned to the club after his loan spell with Manchester United came to an end.
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NEXT MATCHES
Premier League
30 Sept 2023
BOU
Bournemouth
15:00
ARS
Arsenal
Info
Bundesliga
30 Sept 2023
RBL
Leipzig
17:30
FCB
Bayern München
Info
THOMAS TUCHEL THUMBS UP BAYERN 2023Getty Images
WHAT NEXT? Rice had to be taken off during the north London derby against Tottenham after he felt discomfort in his back and remains a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. However, Mikel Arteta remains confident that the injury is not long term and the player might be available for the marquee clash against Manchester City on October 8.
Meanwhile, Bayern will be in action against RB Leipzig away from home with the hope of reclaiming pole position in the Bundesliga.
‘We had to set other priorities’ – Bayern Munich president says Declan Rice was too expensive as German giants moved for other targets in summer window
Bayern Munich president Herbert Rainer says Declan Rice was too expensive for the German side as they opted to pursue other targets in the summer.
Bayern were keen to get Rice
Pulled out due to the price tag
Midfielder eventually joined Arsenal
WHAT HAPPENED? Thomas Tuchel wanted fresh blood in midfield and the Bavarian giants set sights on the English midfielder to strengthen their roster. However, West Ham insisted they would not allow their prized asset to leave for less than £100 million which forced Bayern to look at other options.
WHAT THEY SAID: “With the Declan Rice deal, given our financial possibilities, we had to set other priorities. What remains is the club. That’s why you have to make decisions in the interests of the club,” Rainer said.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: While Rice joined Arsenal in a deal worth £105m ($137m), becoming the Gunners’ most expensive signing of all time, Bayern signed Konrad Laimer on a free transfer from RB Leipzig. Marcel Sabitzer also returned to the club after his loan spell with Manchester United came to an end.
Article continues below
IN TWO PHOTOS:
Declan Rice ArsenalGetty Images
NEXT MATCHES
Premier League
30 Sept 2023
BOU
Bournemouth
15:00
ARS
Arsenal
Info
Bundesliga
30 Sept 2023
RBL
Leipzig
17:30
FCB
Bayern München
Info
THOMAS TUCHEL THUMBS UP BAYERN 2023Getty Images
WHAT NEXT? Rice had to be taken off during the north London derby against Tottenham after he felt discomfort in his back and remains a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. However, Mikel Arteta remains confident that the injury is not long term and the player might be available for the marquee clash against Manchester City on October 8.
Meanwhile, Bayern will be in action against RB Leipzig away from home with the hope of reclaiming pole position in the Bundesliga.
Amina Umar
Sport nation