Mats Hummels on big money transfer rumors: 'Dortmund pay me enough'

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has confused top footballers and corporate executives everywhere by saying he makes "enough" money and ruling out a move just for the sake of a pay increase. The World Cup winner has reportedly become a transfer target for Manchester United, who have been shelling out big money in the transfer market this year in an attempt to quickly climb back to the top of the Premier League. But Hummels' latest comments would suggest that he won't be tempted with cash alone.

From the Telegraph:

"It's nice to hear that big clubs like that are interested in you," he told Bundesliga Magazine International. "I take that as a compliment. But it doesn't influence me in any way, otherwise. We earn enough here in Dortmund.

"There will always be someone who can pay more than BVB. But Dortmund have made a lot of progress during my time here. In any case: I believe that it's enough for me. If one day I start thinking about playing abroad, money won't be the reason. But I don't even think about that at the moment. We still have so much further to go here."

After so many top players have left Dortmund for bigger clubs (namely Bayern Munich, where Hummels began his career) in recent years, Jurgen Klopp will likely interpret this as a cruel ruse intended to drive up Hummels' price in January. That or he will hug the defender forever and repeatedly thank him as he weeps tears of joy.

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