Wang Shuo and Thomas Essien exchanged a look, both seeing the dawning realization in each other's eyes.
"A major reason Bayern can attract those two financial groups, and even Audi, is because their performance is exceptional. It allows them to form a strategic alliance with these German companies and brands."
Wang Shuo understood what Klopp meant.
'Dortmund wants to do the same thing.'
'How in the world would Dortmund ever pay off nearly 150 million euros in debt?'
'But if they could secure funding and attract more German companies to invest, the situation would be completely different.'
'But before that can happen, Dortmund has to demonstrate its potential and value.'
'A football club's greatest value is its performance!'
"So, Wang, don't feel pressured. We're in the football business; there's no way we can outmaneuver the people in high finance!"
Klopp's words were a real lesson for Wang Shuo.
'And it was the kind of thing only an insider would say.'
