Matthias Sammer questions Bayern Munich’s treatment of Leon Goretzka

Matthias Sammer has admitted that he isn't the biggest fan of the way Bayern Munich have treated Leon Goretzka this summer.

Bayern Munich were keen to sell Leon Goretzka during the recently concluded summer transfer window. But the midfielder's desire to stay at the club meant that a transfer did not materialize.

While the Bayern bosses did not explicitly say in a public forum that they wanted Goretzka to leave, it was pretty clear that they were hoping to part ways with the 29 year old.

Goretzka was left out of the Bayern squad for their season opener in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Although he returned to the bench against Wolfsburg, before making his first appearance of the season last weekend as a late substitute against SC Freiburg.

"I've never noticed this happening publicly in the past" - Matthias Sammer on Bayern Munich approach

1996 Ballon d'Or winner Matthias Sammer has stated that he is not the biggest fan of the public approach Bayern Munich have taken in an attempt to part ways with some of their unwanted players.

The former FC Bayern sporting director said on Amazon Prime, "Bayern Munich has decided to do it this way. The motives are not for me to judge. I personally wouldn't have done it. It's a bit atypical for Bayern Munich, I've never noticed this happening publicly in the past."

"I'm not criticizing anything, I'm just questioning what it means for people's souls. I've never seen it like this, and I've never seen it at the top international level. If I no longer want someone at some point, then you can solve it in a different way than through publicity," Sammer added.

Max Eberl and co. faced the daunting task of revamping the Bayern Munich squad this summer. And amid a whirlwind summer transfer window, Bayern made a total of three signings. On the pitch, Vincent Kompany's side has won its first three matches of the new season.