Kimmich warns: Bundesliga risks falling behind | OneFootball

The sums in international football have been increasing for years - and the Premier League is now blowing all dimensions. While Bayern Munich operates with economic reason, Joshua Kimmich warns of the consequences of this imbalance for the Bundesliga.

In a conversation with Sportschau and BR24, the 30-year-old made it clear that not FC Bayern, but other clubs in this country are under pressure: "I understand Uli Hoeneß's point of view. He has shaped and made the club great. He is in the best position to assess the situation. I think the problem lies in the difference between the mid-table and the lower area of the Bundesliga compared to the Premier League."

"It's crazy"

Kimmich referred to the transfer of Bayern transfer target Nick Woltemade to Newcastle United, which cost around 90 million euros - sums that even established Bundesliga clubs can no longer raise. "When you see what financial possibilities they have there. We as FC Bayern can keep up. When you see our turnover - everything we have comes from hard and honest work. It's true that they have more resources in other countries, especially in England. But as I said, I think the problem for us as Bundesliga lies in the difference between the teams in the midfield and lower area. It's a bit crazy, the sums these teams can spend there."

Dreesen also criticizes transfer madness

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Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen had already struck similar tones before. He told Sky: "The transfer business has undoubtedly become more complicated. We see sums that we could not have imagined a short time ago - especially the English clubs, which have done things this year that we first have to understand."

In fact, the 20 Premier League clubs spent nearly 3.5 billion euros on new players in the summer of 2025. Bayern Munich invested a comparatively modest 88 million euros. Honorary President Uli Hoeneß had already described this development as "completely crazy".

Focus on Chelsea

Although Kimmich does not want to downplay the issue, he quickly looks forward again. On Wednesday evening, FC Chelsea, a club that alone spent over 350 million euros on new players this summer, is waiting.

"It will definitely be a different game. We are really looking forward to it. We are in good shape, everyone has come back fit from the national team. I hope we can bring the same energy to the pitch. And then we'll see what's possible," Kimmich emphasized.

This shows the midfield boss: Despite all financial imbalances, the sporting ambition remains unbroken - and the record champion wants to give answers on the pitch.

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