BVB, news and rumors – Watzke after restart: “Tense as I’ve never been”

Borussia Dortmund’s managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke was relieved after the successful restart of the Bundesliga. He also revealed who congratulated the BVB boss after the clear derby victory. All news and rumors about black and yellow at a glance.

Watzke: “Tense like I’ve never been before”

BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke takes a deep breath after the resumption of Bundesliga operations and a successful debut against Schalke 04. “I was as tense as I have never been. Now I’m just relieved, happy and grateful,” said Watzke after the 4-0 victory in the Revierderby in an interview with the picture-Newspaper.

First and foremost, the 60-year-old thanked the politicians who made the restart possible at all. “It was thanks to them that we were the first country in Europe to be able to resume play after the Corona break,” said Watzke. He also reported many congratulations for the successful debut: “No matter whether from Florentino Perez (Real President, editor’s note), Jürgen (Klopp, editor) or Jose Mourinho. Perez even wrote that he was very happy about the performance of a wonderful team. “

Watzke also praised the team’s action, which thanked the fans after the final whistle in front of the empty stands in the stadium. “The fact that they bowed in front of the empty south grandstand was not agreed in any way, but came from their own initiative. Their behavior shows how deeply the players are rooted with the south,” said Watzke and added: “Of course we would all have much better to celebrate with our fans, but unfortunately that wasn’t possible. “

Watzke was also surprised by the fact that there were no fan casseroles: “I honestly assumed that this would happen. Again, a huge compliment to all fans. It was exemplary in every respect.”

Jürgen Damm confirms BVB interest

Jürgen Damm of the Mexican first division club Tigres has confirmed that Borussia Dortmund was interested in signing up a few years ago. VfL Wolfsburg is also said to have inquired about the outside track player. “These were the two clubs in Germany that were interested,” said the Mexican with German roots in an interview 90min. However, there was no specific offer.

According to Damm, “the transfer fee, which was very high,” presented a problem. “I think, as I said before, that the price for Mexicans is very inflated.”

Accordingly, Tigres is said to have claimed between ten and 15 million euros for Damm. “Many players are better for such large amounts. Of course, BVB and Wolfsburg have ten or 15 million euros. But it’s not about having the money, but whether the player is really worth it,” said the 27 today -Year old.

BVB celebrates derby victory: Julian Brandt shines

Julian Brandt convinced BVB 4-0 against Schalke 04 with an outstanding performance. “Julian made a great game and was involved in all four goals,” said Dortmund’s head of licensing Sebastian Kehl afterwards praising the international.

Brandt prepared the first three goals exemplary and played the penultimate pass before Raphael Guerreiro’s 4-0.

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