"The term 'pearl diver' used for him actually sums it up very well: he has a real knack for spotting players with huge untapped potential that others fail to see."
"The term 'pearl diver' used for him actually sums it up very well: he has a real knack for spotting players with huge untapped potential that others fail to see."
“In the structure of a big club, there are always lots of people involved. I think – and I really mean this with all due respect – that they were wearing each other down a bit, which is why I think Sebastian should take a breather now.”
Matthias Sammer on Sebastian Kehl:
"I think it was the right decision to part ways, because at some point the two sides just weren’t really on the same page anymore. So it makes sense."
"It’s not just good, it’s fantastic! It’s brave, it’s a challenge, but it’s analytical. [...] Whatever he might not have yet (title), I’ll be bold and say he’ll get it with us soon.”
Matthias Sammer on Ole Book:
"So this quality of being a team player – having the right personality alongside the expertise – was very, very important to the club. And when I’d put it all together, I said, ‘Lars, this (Ole Book) is a fantastic idea."
Indeed, there are repeated reports from within the club that Adeyemi’s entourage is said to be more of a hindrance than a help to his career.