Bayern understand Shaqiri move

Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer says he understands why Xherdan Shaqiri left to join Inter.

It was officially confirmed today that the Swiss international has joined the Nerazzurri on an initial loan deal, with the transfer to be made permanent in the summer until 2019.

“Being a very good player, he rightly wanted to play more as a starter,” Sammer told assembled media at Bayern’s winter training camp in Qatar.

“We know how good he is, and it was a very difficult decision to make.

Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer says he understands why Xherdan Shaqiri left to join Inter.

It was officially confirmed today that the Swiss international has joined the Nerazzurri on an initial loan deal, with the transfer to be made permanent in the summer until 2019.

“Being a very good player, he rightly wanted to play more as a starter,” Sammer told assembled media at Bayern’s winter training camp in Qatar.

“We know how good he is, and it was a very difficult decision to make.

“For this reason, we understand and respect his decision to move.”