“Shell has to go to Munich!”
FC Bayern congratulates – and immediately sends a declaration of war
April 14, 2024, 8:18 p.m
Bayer Leverkusen are German champions and end FC Bayern Munich’s eternal streak. The dethroned series champion congratulates fairly, but of course announces that he wants to repeat the trophy immediately. Other big personalities in German football also have great words to say about the great achievement of master coach Xabi Alonso and his team, but also those responsible for the sport.
Herbert Hainer (President FC Bayern Munich): “The title absolutely deserves to go to Leverkusen: it’s the reward for an outstanding season and great football. FC Bayern’s goal is now: the trophy has to go back to Munich! See you in the new season.”
Max Eberl (FC Bayern sports director): “Congratulations in particular to Xabi Alonso, his coaching team and the entire team. Your football has thrilled the Bundesliga. FC Bayern’s streak has broken, but we will now do everything we can to attack again.”
Jan Christian Dreesen (CEO FC Bayern): “You can only congratulate the entire Bayer Leverkusen club. They have played a flawless season so far, the team has shown courage, class and, above all, consistency and has therefore deservedly become German champions in 2024. But one thing is also certain: we take this as a direct result incentive, we will work even harder and will not rest until the bowl comes back to Munich on Säbener Straße.”
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen, at DAZN): “Indescribable, anyone can imagine that. I can’t even realize it yet. I still need a little bit to get my head around what we’ve achieved. The party outside with the fans and in the dressing room was nice. So You can’t imagine a season. When we won a lot of games, at some point the thought came that there could be more than just a good season.
Xabi Alonso (coach Bayer Leverkusen, at DAZN): “It’s a special day for everyone. We rewarded so many people today. We have to enjoy the first championship and are happy for everyone. Maybe it’s also good for the Bundesliga that another team wins. Now it’s time Time to celebrate. We have to enjoy today and celebrate with families, friends and fans. Next week is a different date.”
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf: “The club had narrowly missed out on the title a few times in the past, but the joy is certainly even greater now. The team is playing exciting, masterful football under their coach Xabi Alonso, has never lost a game and has never left any doubt as to who will win Bayer 04 Leverkusen never made things exciting at the end of this Bundesliga season – there couldn’t be a greater compliment.”
National coach Julian Nagelsmann: “Bayer 04 Leverkusen is the best German team this season and the title is absolutely deserved. The signature of coach The team’s performances are proof of how important the right mix of quality and mentality is. I’m particularly pleased that our national players have played a large part in this success, which will certainly inspire them at the EURO in the summer Only good for us as a team.”
DFB sports director Rudi Völler: “I know how much this first German championship title in the club’s history means to the entire club. It is the result of far-sighted, intelligent and passionate work. Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes have put together an excellent squad and brought in an outstanding coach in Xabi Alonso. The dominance and the naturalness with which Bayer 04 Leverkusen plays the games under his leadership are impressive. The consistency of the performances and results is unbelievable. I have never been able to stand the term “Vizekusen” – now it is history and rightly so.
Ilkay Gündogan (captain of the national soccer team): “Congratulations to Bayer Leverkusen on the championship. There can be no two opinions about whether it is deserved. What a performance – wow! If the team stays together like this, then we can go far in the UCL too. I’m excited!”
DFL managing director Marc Lenz and Steffen Merkel: “Bayer 04 played exciting offensive football throughout the season and showed impressive consistency. The team, coaching staff, club management, employees and fans achieved extraordinary things as a real unit. We are sure that the deserved first championship title in the club’s history will be achieved Leverkusen is celebrated appropriately.”
Reiner Calmund (former manager of Bayer Leverkusen at Sky): “I was careful until the end. I’ve often seen horses vomiting in front of the pharmacy. I’m really happy, I’m relieved, that was a big moment; for me, Alonso is not just the king of Leverkusen, but before The whole Bundesliga with such a clearly structured style of play was outstanding in terms of play.”
Bastian Schweinsteiger (2014 World Champion): “The Werkself have developed brilliantly under Xabi Alonso and dominated the Bundesliga this season. An impressive achievement.”