Thomas Muller (Bayern): “It’s unbelievable that I’m experiencing such a championship, I get chills down my spine. We concede the equalizer – and then Jamal hits the bottom. What can I say? Everyone who’s interested in German football has there’s definitely an underlying feeling that we don’t deserve it – and I can understand that. This moment is still incredible.”
… to the grieving Dortmunders: “I’m sorry for those I’ve known longer.”
… after the final whistle to dismiss Kahn and Salihamidžić: “It’s coming now? A minute after the final whistle? I didn’t know anything about it until now.”
… later on the personnel decisions: “The club just had the feeling that they had to do something, that’s how it was explained to us, and that’s how they made their decision now. All I can say about Brazzo is that he was just as hard-working as he was on the pitch, so close When it was our turn, it wasn’t that easy for us as players either. But in the end, that’s the way business is and we’ll still all have a drink with Oliver Kahn and Hasan today.”
Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund): “It’s hard to put into words. We were so close. In the end we were missing a goal. We really wanted to but in the end we didn’t make it. It was a different game, it was a different pressure, we had it our chances, but in the end it just wasn’t to be.”
… about the BVB fans after the missed title: “I think Dortmund have the best fans in the world. You can see that in moments like today. It’s indescribable. We didn’t make it and we’re disappointed. It’s unbelievable how they still support us.”
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund): “To be honest, we all wanted to celebrate together here today, so that’s minimal consolation (the applause after the game, ed.). The next few days will be brutal, the disappointment is huge. It’s going to be difficult to process.”
With tears in his eyes: BVB coach Edin Terzic after missing the title in front of the south curve.
(Photo: Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Edin Terzic (Borussia Dortmund coach): “Before I talk about the game, I would like to congratulate FC Bayern. It’s the most honest title you can win. If you’re up there after 34 matchdays, no matter how it came about, then you deserve it “Forgive me for not finding it easy to give an analysis that does justice to the game and the emotions. After conceding the second goal, you noticed how heavy the ball was, how heavy your legs were. At half-time you noticed ” that the boys really still believed in it, that this season is really so crazy that we’re still shooting it. But you can see how tough this sport that we fell in love with can be. It’s tough when you end up with a Goal is missing. It hurts extremely.”
Thomas Tuchel (Bayern Munich coach): “Everything in this game has been out of phase since I’ve been a coach. Luckily we still had an exclamation point. That was our season in a nutshell: we have everything under control, we have chances, we can improve, we don’t and we lose control , without being inferior. Then we give away a hand penalty out of nowhere like we always have in the last few weeks – but Jamal still had a brilliant moment, even if Leon Goretzka’s substitution after just ten minutes for more offensive was a horror decision for has been me.”
… on the dismissal of Kahn and Salihamidžić:“I’ve known the decision since Friday, now it’s been announced in the dressing room. Hasan and Oliver convinced me a few weeks ago that we should do it together. I also convinced my assistant coaches, families are moving, both were largely responsible for the fact that we all embarked on the journey, and we also believed that we were capable of it. I have to process that first. But it fits, because instead of celebrating, we have the next political topic straight away. But I’ll start with it that I will continue my path at Bayern.”
Oliver Kahn (dismissed FC Bayern CEO, on Twitter): “Incredible! A big compliment and congratulations guys! (…) I’m incredibly proud of you and this achievement! I’d love to celebrate with you, but unfortunately I can’t be with you today because the club didn’t allow me to . I’m looking forward to next season. (…) Let’s celebrate!”
At Sky: “That was the worst day of my life, not being able to party with the boys.”
Hasan Salihamidžić (dismissed Bayern sports director): “I’m proud to have had sporting responsibility for FC Bayern for almost six years. I would like to thank all the players, the coaches, the entire team behind the team and the employees. It was a nice trip that I would have liked to have continued, but I respect the decision of the board of directors. FC Bayern is above everything and I wish our team and our fans unity and success.”
Dietmar Hamann (TV expert at Sky): “Absolutely disrespectful. Hasan Salihamidžić and Oliver Kahn didn’t deserve that, two well-deserved players and officials. To put up with it after winning the championship is unworthy. What they did today cannot be surpassed in terms of disrespect. I have absolutely no understanding for it. No matter who takes over, they really have to be careful not to fall apart. It’s a cheek.”
Herbert Hainer (Bayern President): “The decision to separate from Oliver Kahn was anything but easy for the Supervisory Board. Nevertheless, due to the overall development, we have come to the decision to make a new appointment at the top of the Management Board. We would like to thank Oliver Kahn for his commitment, his Thank you for all your ideas and for everything we have achieved together. He will always be a big personality at FC Bayern. We wish him all the best for the future.”
… on the dismissal of Salihamidžić: “The course of this season after the winter break and different opinions about the future direction of our team have prompted us to agree with Hasan Salihamidžić on an immediate termination of his position. (…) In a constructive, respectful conversation, Uli Hoeneß and I informed Hasan of our decision and our reasons. On behalf of FC Bayern, I would like to thank Hasan Salihamidžić very much for his work, his commitment and his identification with FC Bayern.”
Jan-Christian Dreesen (new CEO of FC Bayern): “First of all, I would like to thank our supervisory board for the trust they have placed in me. Actually, my life plan was different – but when FC Bayern calls, you drop everything else. This club has always been an affair of the heart for me and me also knows what positive power he can develop. I will continue to use all my energy to be successful with FC Bayern in all areas and I’m looking forward to the new task. Anyone who knows me knows how much the club, its employees and our fans mean.”
Bo Svensson (FSV Mainz 05 coach): “We won the game, but that’s irrelevant when I see that my boys have run 130 kilometers here. You don’t experience something like today that often. We score the goal with the first chance, they miss a penalty, it “A lot of things went against them. I didn’t think they were nervous, just that we caused them problems. Of course there’s sympathy, I have to represent Mainz 05, that’s what I get paid for, but when I get into the Dortmund players and put into the team: That must be brutal.”