Leverkusen chief responds to Malik Tillman’s revealing interview
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Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting managing director Simon Rolfes has responded to Malik Tillman’s revealing interview. The US international criticized ex-coach Kasper Hjulmand and Leverkusen’s fans on his return to the club after a post-World Cup vacation.
The 24-year-old midfielder also shared his disappointment about the lack of communication from Leverkusen’s leadership, as he does not feel he has received enough support from them.
“I would have liked to have received a bit more support during the World Cup. Nobody has to write or call every day. But from time to time, I would have appreciated getting one or two more messages," the 24-year-old told Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.
Rolfes has now responded to Tillman’s statements in an interview with the same platform.
“He didn't talk to me about it. For me, if someone doesn’t like something, it’s important that they talk to the person they have an issue with. He didn’t do that,” Rolfes told Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.
"If someone has something serious to discuss, he has to talk to me or [club CEO] Fernando Carro,” added the former midfielder in response to the situation.
Tillman is under contract at Leverkusen until 2030, but he left his future open in the said interview.
"In the end, it will become clear soon whether I stay or not," said the scorer of two direct free-kicks at the World Cup.
