VfB chief Kasper targeted: Who’s leading the talks at Bayern | OneFootball

The planned transfer of Rouven Kasper from VfB Stuttgart to FC Bayern is gaining momentum. This Munich boss is leading the negotiations.

In recent days, talks about the 43-year-old's early departure to Munich have gained momentum. Kasper is set to take over the board position for marketing and sales at the German record champion, after CFO Michael Diederich left the club at the end of September and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen will now handle financial matters himself.

While the officials publicly argued over the transfer of Nick Woltemade in the summer, Kasper's negotiations involve different partners and dimensions. Back then, Stuttgart demanded at least 75 million euros for the striker, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and sports director Max Eberl declined, and Newcastle United eventually paid a reported 85 million euros. This time, it's not about players, but a board position—and significantly different sums.

It is crucial that when appointing board members, it is not sports directors or coaches who negotiate, but the supervisory boards of the involved corporations. On Bayern's side, according to information from kicker, President Herbert Hainer is leading the talks, while Dietmar Allgaier, district administrator in the Ludwigsburg district, is at the table for VfB.

Kasper's contract in Stuttgart runs until 2028

Allgaier can refer to the contract situation: Kasper's employment contract in Stuttgart runs until the end of 2028. It was signed before Allgaier took office during a transitional phase in the VfB supervisory board. Kasper himself is pushing for a move to take on a central role at FC Bayern. Rumors about his decision in favor of Munich have been circulating for weeks. According to the kicker report, some supervisory board members were initially irritated that the topic was not officially addressed in a VfB control committee meeting.

Now the situation seems clearer. Hainer and Allgaier are looking for a solution that is fair to both clubs. A move by December 31, 2025, is conceivable. Whether a transfer fee for the marketing board member would be involved is still open—generally, this would be unusual for a non-sporting executive, but not ruled out.

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For Stuttgart, it's also about principle: According to the report, VfB does not want to give the impression that important executives can switch to direct competitors without resistance. Exorbitant sums like in player transfers are not an issue, but a clear signal towards Munich is still intended.

For FC Bayern, the personnel matter is of strategic importance. Kasper knows the club well, having worked for Munich from 2016 to 2021 and advancing the Asian business at that time. His international experience and network are considered ideal to further strengthen the Bayern brand globally—especially in the growth markets of Asia.

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