Rummenigge calls on Bayern to reform salaries after PSG!

Rummenigge calls on Bayern to reform salaries after PSG!

In a recent interview, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expressed concern about the escalation of salaries in European football. This is particularly explosive as the football world is currently facing major changes. The former CEO of FC Bayern emphasizes that salary development is in a dangerous spiral that must be stopped urgently. His views come at a moment when all eyes are on the successful path of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). They recently won the Champions League and thus rewarded their smart decisions in player development. Rummenigge praises PSG for their tactical change in terms of salary structure. The club has parted ways with expensive stars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé and prioritized competitive, sustainable investments.

PSG's Champions League final victory was particularly impressive, where they beat Inter with a historic 5-0. This impressive performance not only marked the biggest victory in the history of European Cup finals, but also earned the French a record amount of prize money. According to Planet Football, PSG had earned around £21.5 million in prize money, more than any previous Champions League winner, thanks to UEFA's newly revised prize structure. All participants received £15.7 million just for taking part, which made the coffers ring big. PSG will also receive an additional £4 million for their participation in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham.

The challenge for top European clubs

Rummenigge calls on all top European clubs to follow Paris Saint-Germain's example and rethink their salaries. For him, it is important that there is a correction in the wage spiral in order to secure the long-term future of football. Such a development is particularly essential in times when financial fair play has been rethought. UEFA has decided to abolish the current rules and establish new financing concepts in order to offer clubs better financial flexibility without jeopardizing sporting integrity. These framework conditions create new space for investment and development within the clubs.

The contradictory demands placed on the clubs - maximizing profits while complying with fair play rules - have further fueled the discussion about salaries and the distribution of financial resources. Rummenigge, who was also a member of the UEFA Executive Committee, hopes that the prospects of European football can be changed through small quality investments - and PSG could serve as the shining example.

It remains to be seen whether other European clubs will also have the courage to make such lasting changes as the Parisians. An end to the wage spiral could mean a return to more fairness and competitiveness in European football.