9.06.2026 Sami Khedira: Financially, it is impossible to compete with the Premier League - they are light years ahead. Bundesliga and La Liga need to invest in local talent

Sami Khedira spoke about the dominance of the Premier League. Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira shared his thoughts on the Premier League`s superiority over other leagues.
It is almost impossible to compete with the Premier League financially. The English are light years ahead. But they deserve it - they have had a clear strategy for many years. The style of play, the international marketing - it was a long process.
What does this mean for leagues like the German or Spanish? That they need to invest even more in local talent.
If the Premier League invests hundreds of millions in the next Havertz or Wirtz, that money will continue to circulate throughout the league`s ecosystem. That`s why the key to success is developing its own players at a cost of 100 million euros.
You might be able to hold them off for a while. And if not, you reinvest and keep the system running.
The dominance of the Premier League is here to stay, although money alone is not enough to win. Experience is also required, and they have it.
Look at Aston Villa in the Europa League: they have the resources but also a manager who already knows what it takes to win the title.
That is why, much to the disappointment of romantics who yearn for a more equal playing field, the English will continue to be the standard, said Sami Khedira.