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Rummenigge on financial disparity to PSG: âAt Bayern Munich, we have to earn every euro ourselvesâ
TL;DR
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge highlights the financial disparity between Bayern Munich and PSG, emphasizing that Bayern must generate its own revenue. He acknowledges PSG's shift away from signing high-salary superstars like Messi and Mbappé.
Key points
- Rummenigge emphasizes Bayern's need for self-generated revenue
- Financial disparity exists between Bayern Munich and PSG
- PSG has the highest wage bill in Europe
- Bayern Munich maintains a strict financial policy
- PSG is signing players who earn less money
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11 September 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge poses for the photographer before an interview. Photo: Lukas Barth/dpa (Photo by Lukas Barth/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Bayern Munichâs clash against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League semifinals will see two of the richest clubs in the world face off against one another. However, as Bayern have stressed repeatedly, there still exists a gap between themselves, as a club that has to generate all of itsâ own revenue, and entities such as PSG, whose costs are covered by their Qatari overlords.
Supervisory board member and former president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has been one of the individuals at the club that have been more outspoken about the clubâs need to maintain a strict financial policy. He has, however, also named PSG as a positive example for abandoning the path of the extravagantly paid superstars such as Lionel Messi and Kylian MbappĂ©, deciding to sign players who earn less money.
PSG, meanwhile, still have the highest wage bill in Europe.
Asked to address the financial superiority clubs such as PSG have over Bayern in an interview with reporter Julian Buhl, Rummenigge once again explained the clubâs stance:
Q&A
What did Karl-Heinz Rummenigge say about Bayern Munich's finances?
Rummenigge stated that Bayern Munich has to earn every euro itself, highlighting the financial gap with clubs like PSG.
How does PSG's financial model differ from Bayern Munich's?
PSG's costs are covered by their Qatari owners, whereas Bayern Munich relies solely on its own revenue generation.
What changes has PSG made regarding player salaries?
PSG has moved away from signing extravagantly paid superstars and is now focusing on players with lower salaries.
