When talking about transfers from FC Bayern, it almost always comes down to sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, who is primarily responsible for them – but technical director Marco Neppe is always not far away. Who is the shadow man?
Dynamic duo Salihamidzic and Neppe: The success of sports director Hasan Salihamidzic (45) this summer with the commitment of superstar Sadio Mané (Liverpool FC), top talent Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui (both Ajax Amsterdam) also bears the name of Marco Neppe (36). The technical director and squad planner is a meticulous worker in the background.
Short, compact, clear
Always side by side: When Salihamidzic negotiates for Juves Matthijs de Ligt (22) in Turin, Neppe is at his side as a confidante. He revolutionized the scouting system at FC Bayern, writes the “tz”. For example, Neppe had developed a presentation with a strategy for the spectacular Mané transfer, “which showed a mix of tactical things, but also the identity of FC Bayern, so that Sadio already gets a feeling for our fans, our city and our club”. , said Salihamidzic to “Sport Bild”.
Involved in many top transfers: In addition to the current transfers, ex-Aachen professional Neppe was involved in the commitments of Alphonso Davis, Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich and Kingsley Coman. About his work he says: “The contact to consultants is an important part of my work, as well as the content management of the scouting department, market observation and management planning.”