On July 28, Bayern CEO Dreesen attended an event at the Munich Press Club, taking part in a round-table discussion with approximately 60 journalists on topics including Kane's contract extension, Olise's future, and Bayern's business philosophy.

Regarding Kane's new contract

We will sit down and discuss this when he returns. Both sides have a strong desire to reach an agreement; now we just need to ensure our expectations align and find common ground.

Responding to transfer rumors linking Olise to Real Madrid

There has been no contact whatsoever; he will certainly remain at Bayern.

Discussing Olise's contract extension

That is a matter for the sporting management team (Eberl and Freund). Olise's contract runs until 2029, so we are in a very strong position. The fact that people are talking about him reflects the immense progress he has made under Kompany's coaching, and the player himself feels that deeply.

Discussing Bayern's Popularity

The number of ticket reservations we are currently receiving is simply incredible. For the home game against Dortmund, we received nearly 350,000 ticket applications—an unprecedented situation. Even for matches with the lowest demand, 135,000 fans booked tickets. Even away from home, we can fill stadiums across the country with our own fans; this is not arrogance, but fact.

Discussing players who receive high salaries

Stadiums are full because there are genuine star players on the field, so it is reasonable to pay them high, even extremely high, salaries. But the key is balance; the group of middle-income players should not be overly bloated. In this regard, Premier League clubs do better than us.

Discussing Bayern's business philosophy of not spending more than they earn

The fixed deposit account is merely a metaphor—we want to remain independent, and autonomous decision-making is deeply ingrained in the club's DNA. Maintaining this approach is becoming increasingly difficult when competing with international rivals, as other clubs can invest ever-increasing sums of money. However, at Bayern, we have always been unwilling to rely on large external investors. Bayern's mission in all matters is to provide exciting football for the fans—not to make as much money as possible, but to bring joy to people.

Regarding local rivals TSV 1860 Munich's application for bankruptcy

We feel absolutely no schadenfreude; that is simply not Bayern's way of thinking. On the contrary, when a football club goes bankrupt, the entire Sport is affected, and Munich, as a football city, will also suffer.

Can Bayern financially assist TSV 1860 Munich?

Honestly, I think many of our members might not be in favor of that. We have previously helped TSV 1860 Munich through severe financial crises, but to be frank, that only benefited Bayern to a certain extent, and now I don't see the possibility of simply transferring money to them. Sometimes, starting from scratch can be a good thing; it gives you the opportunity to rebuild and clarify the situation. I believe they can get through it, especially because they have incredibly loyal fans.

Discussing the German national team coaching change and the possibility of the World Cup expanding to 64 teams

I support a 48-team World Cup; you have to find a balance between quantity and quality. Klopp is a suitable candidate for the German national team coach role; he has stated that he wants to achieve more victories, and for that, he needs many Bayern players.

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