Gomez dismisses Bayern talk

August 5, 2008

Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez insists he is still committed to the club in light of speculation linking him with Bundeslisa champions Bayern Munich.

Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness claimed that talks were ongoing with the German international, but their bid of 25 million Euros had been rejected by Stuttgart.

“I have made my view on this clear and now I am just looking forward to the new season with VfB,” Gomez told Kicker magazine.

Despite a poor performance at Euro 2008, where he failed to score, Gomez has been a consistent performer in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons, winning the golden boot in 2007 when Stuttgart claimed the title.

“The European Championships is a long time ago, as far back as the league title in 2007,” added the 23-year-old.

“I am not wasting any thoughts on that. I am in Stuttgart and happy here. That is it.”

Gomez is now aiming to help his side re-gain their winning form and mount another challenge for silverware this season.

“I am convinced that we can play better this season,” he continued. “Winning the league may not be our aim, but then who knows what will happen. Two years ago, we didn’t speak of the title either.

“There are teams with bigger stars than us, but we are a very good team.”

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