Bayern has a tradition of holding winter training camps in Dubai in previous years, which is mainly due to the team's deep pockets.
But this year is obviously different from previous years, because this year some sponsors came to us to discuss cooperation.
Because of Su Dong!
This is also the first time that Bayern's commercial department has discovered that it is such a blessing to have such a superstar in the team.
In the past, they used to do everything possible to find sponsors, but now sponsors eagerly come to us, and there is almost no negotiation for the sponsorship fee. This is really exciting!
Just like this time, Bayern originally booked a relatively cheap hotel, but the sponsor directly supported Bayern to stay in the most luxurious Twin Towers Hotel in Dubai and participate in an event of the sponsor in the United Arab Emirates. Bayern won a hotel
A sponsorship contract, which almost made Hoeness smile.
He never thought that having a superstar would be equivalent to a money printing machine.
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Su Dong officially participated in Bayern's training camp, but he, Marcelo, Modric and other new players are still adapting to the team.
Heynckes replaced Magath, and there was an obvious change in training, that is, the training volume was reduced.
As we all know, Magath is a famous training maniac. His training has aroused the dissatisfaction of many Bayern players. Even after being fired two days ago, Magath still insists that he trains players like crazy.
In fact, it is all for the players to improve.
After Heynckes took charge, the first training session made people feel the difference between him and Magath, that is, the training intensity was reduced, but the entire training program was still very compact, from ball training to tactical drills.
This is something Heynckes attaches great importance to.
This move by the German coach won recognition from everyone at Bayern, but it would be a big mistake to think that Heynckes was accommodating the players, because the players quickly felt Heynckes's severity.
Before the training, Heynckes made it clear that all first-team players present must communicate in German. For those such as Sudong, Modric and Marcelo who have not yet learned German, Heynckes specially equipped them with
They are allowed to communicate through an interpreter, but they are required to master German as soon as possible.
The amount of training is less, but the requirements for details are more demanding.
He meticulously arranges every training and emphasizes all kinds of details. Whenever a player makes a mistake, he will reprimand him loudly. In addition to being harsh, he will also patiently point out the areas where the players need to improve and explain his own problems tirelessly.
Tactical ideas, I want to crush my own tactical system into pieces and instill it into the players' minds.
This is reflected in the arrangement of training programs and the requirements of the coaching staff.
It is this kind of relaxed training that creates a sense of pressure and urgency in Bayern's training camp.
In addition, during regular tactical meetings, Heynckes will also analyze the team's various problems in the first half based on game videos and give some of his own improvement plans.
In private, Heynckes took the time to communicate with every player in private at the beginning of the training camp. He not only told the players his thoughts and ideas, but also listened to their opinions.
According to Heynckes, when he was at Schalke 04, he suffered the disadvantage of not communicating with the players, and he learned lessons this time.
In addition to the coaching staff, during Bayern's trip to the Middle East, the miracle doctor Wolfat also led the medical team to accompany the team throughout the entire trip to provide the players with all-round medical protection.
Su Dong still has his own personal coaching staff. Nuno Cruz and Wolfat are both famous figures in European football. The two have had many private exchanges about Su Dong's situation.
, Wolfat also understands clearly how to divide the work, and they will negotiate among themselves.
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A week after Bayern arrived in Dubai for training, they ushered in their first warm-up match, the Dubai Cup semi-finals, against Benfica of the Portuguese Super League.
The two sides ended in a draw at 0-0, and in the end, Benfica eliminated Bayern in the penalty shootout.
Su Dong, Modric and Marcelo did not play the whole game.
This is what the outside world is currently paying attention to, that is, when will Su Dong's debut be?
Judging from training, Bayern players generally have many problems, but the most important one is the mental level.
Salihamidzic, Pizarro and other players have decided to leave the team after half a year, and Hargreaves is also looking to leave the team. In addition, the team's performance in the first half was sluggish, ranking only fourth in the Bundesliga.
This makes players generally lack passion and fighting spirit.
Heynckes realized that this was a big problem, and immediately announced the cancellation of joint training during training, and instead conducted training in different groups, and made targeted deployments for each player, with the purpose of allowing the players to gradually recover.
Passion and fighting spirit.
This is not an easy task.
In the subsequent third and fourth place finals of the Dubai Cup, Bayern Munich conceded two goals in a row against Marseille. Van Bommel quickly recovered one goal, but still failed to reverse the situation.
Until the second half of the game, Ma Kai scored two goals to help Bayern reverse Marseille 3-2.
In the end, Bayern finished third.
Su Dong still did not play in this game, but Ribery from Marseille did and performed well.
After the game, Hoeness, who led the team to Dubai, had a conversation with Ribery in the player tunnel. Ribery could still be vaguely seen looking in the direction of Su Dong from time to time.
News in the locker room said that Hoeness had officially reached an agreement with Marseille while he was in Dubai.
However, in a subsequent interview with the German media, Hoeness said that this was a rumor. Bayern had not contacted Ribery. As for when Ribery would be able to start operating, Hoeness said it would not be until March or April.
It will be clearer.
But this can only be concealed from outsiders. For Bayern, the meeting between Hoeness and Ribery must have been approved by Marseille, otherwise, it will be done once and for all.
It is not difficult to see from this that Ribery joining Bayern is not far away.
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When the team's training camp in Dubai came to an end, Hargreaves suddenly left the team early and flew back to Europe from Dubai.
When everyone at Bayern heard the news, they had already guessed it.
Sure enough, two days later, Bayern's official website announced that Manchester United had bought Hargreaves from Bayern for a high price of 30 million euros, and this transfer was quickly confirmed by Manchester United.
Hargreaves flew directly from Dubai to Manchester to undergo a medical examination by Manchester United and successfully completed the transfer procedures.
The sudden departure of the England midfielder dealt a blow to Bayern's formation.
The second half of the league is about to start, but Bayern currently only has two midfielders, Van Bommel and Schweinsteiger, which is far from enough. Modric is new to the team and will need some time to integrate.
Under this circumstance, Bayern's management began to search for a suitable midfielder candidate in the transfer market.
The night before Bayern returned to Germany, Hoeness met his agent Joorabchian, who had traveled from the UK, in the hotel.
The Iranian-British man caused a stir last summer when he packaged two players, Tevez and Mascherano, to West Ham United, and he himself became infamous as a result.
Although agents have a bad reputation, the abilities of Tevez and Mascherano are obvious to all.
After joining West Ham United in the Premier League, Mascherano has not played even one minute for West Ham United for three or four months, which made the Argentine midfielder consider leaving.
But because he had played for Corinthians in Brazil earlier and played in the UEFA Cup for West Ham United, his current situation is very embarrassing. It is difficult for the rich and powerful teams to take a fancy to him, even Juventus in Serie B.
After Tusi learned about the situation, they all gave up.
Therefore, after learning that Bayern had no choice but to send Hargreaves away, Joorabchian immediately flew from the UK to Dubai, met with Hoeness, and recommended Mascherano to Bayern, hoping that the Bundesliga overlords could bring him
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"He's only played one League Cup knockout game for West Ham, but the Hammers have been knocked out, and he's only played six times, twice, for West Ham in the last six months, and I think he's got a lot of confidence in that.
FIFA applied for special permission for him to participate in Bayern's second half of the game."
Hoeness was moved by Joorabchian's suggestion, and the Bayern giant immediately communicated with Heynckes and also called Su Dong for his opinion.
Su Dong knows about Mascherano and he is very good. Messi praised the strength of this national team teammate at the beginning. Su Dong also watched the World Cup in Germany and Mascherano performed well. If
If he can really join Bayern, it will definitely be a strong support.
Subsequently, Hoeness communicated with Beckenbauer and Rummenigge.
Beckenbauer is a well-versed figure in both FIFA and UEFA. He immediately said that if Bayern is determined to introduce Mascherano, they can apply for special approval and he will be responsible for lobbying. It will not be a big problem.
Therefore, Hoeness immediately started negotiations with Joorabchian and immediately applied for special approval from FIFA to avoid delaying the transfer during the winter break.
Mascherano finally successfully moved to Bayern Munich for a transfer fee of 15 million euros.
But if this deal is to be completed, it must have special approval from FIFA.
Therefore, Mascherano cannot be considered a Bayern Munich player for the time being.
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In just over a month, Bayern Munich has taken on a completely new look, from the signing of Su Dong to the coaching change to signings.
Modric, Marcelo and Mascherano, who has not yet completed the transfer, cost Bayern a total of 32 million euros in transfer fees. This is the largest winter break transfer in Bayern's history.
Rummenigge has fulfilled his previous promise and also demonstrated Bayern Munich's ambition.
Of course, some media have also calculated an account, that is, by selling Hargreaves, Bayern recovered 30 million euros and invested 32 million euros. In fact, the net investment was 2 million euros.
The most impressive one is Su Dong, who came to Bayern on a direct free transfer.
So much so that after Bayern returned to Germany, Bild was full of expectations for Bayern in the second half, believing that the Bundesliga hegemon would catch up in the second half and counterattack opponents such as Werder Bremen.
More fans are speculating whether Su Dong will appear in the first game after the winter break, Bayern's away game against Dortmund?
