Van Bommel captains Bayern
August 8, 2008
Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel is now assured a place in Bayern Munich’s history by being awarded the captaincy of the club, this following the retirement of German international Oliver Kahn. Van Bommel is the first non German to be entrusted with the captaincy in 108 years.
Bayern boss Jurgen Klinsmann was full of praise for the Dutchman and stated that “Mark is predestined for this role.”
“He’s been an outstanding leader of the team since the start of pre-season, he radiates passion and isn’t afraid to voice criticism when he feels it necessary.”
“He can communicate with the team in a number of languages,” he added of the ex PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona midfielder, who speaks German, Spanish and English along with his native Dutch. Klinsmann also named Lucio and Martin Demichelis as vice captains.
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Written by Kerron · Filed Under Bundesliga
Tagged: Bayern Munich, Jürgen Klinsmann, Lucio, Mark van Bommel, Martin Demichelis, Oliver Kahn
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