Bayern Munich exec reveals why club didn’t secure move for PSG star Désiré Doué

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's Karl-Heinz Rummenigge explained that the club did not secure a move for PSG's Désiré Doué because the player chose to stay in France. He acknowledged that Bayern will miss out on players due to financial competition from other clubs.

Key points

Bayern Munich linked to PSG's Désiré Doué
Doué chose to stay in France with PSG
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge discussed the failed move
Financial competition affects player transfers
No supervisory board veto on Doué's transfer

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 22: Desire Doue of PSG celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Nantes at Parc des Princes on April 22, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué a few times, but the Bavarians were not successful in securing a move. With the two teams about to do battle in the Champions League, Bayern Munich supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge spoke about the failed move. “We would have loved to sign him; he would have been a great fit for us. But he chose Paris because he wanted to stay in France. We’ll inevitably miss out on some players in the future because other clubs might be offering more money. That’s something we have to accept; it’s part of the business. As you can see, both Paris and we are managing quite well with that,” Rummenigge told t-online’s Julian Buhl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). When asked if the supervisory board had vetoed a transfer for Doué, Rummenigge scoffed at the notion. “No, anyone who says that is telling fairy tales. The player would have been a good fit for us in terms of value for money, considering the transfer fee and salary,” said Rummenigge. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

Why didn't Bayern Munich sign Désiré Doué from PSG?

Bayern Munich did not sign Désiré Doué because he preferred to stay in France with PSG.

What did Karl-Heinz Rummenigge say about the transfer situation?

Rummenigge stated that Bayern would have loved to sign Doué but accepted that financial offers from other clubs can influence player decisions.

Was there a veto from Bayern's supervisory board regarding Doué's transfer?

Rummenigge denied any veto from the supervisory board, calling such claims 'fairy tales.'