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Bernd Leno gave Sport Bild an interview released in todays print edition. Some parts of the interview can be viewed here (German).
On the Bundesliga being called “Farmers League” in England:
“Of course I think the term is inappropriate. But to be honest, that’s what everyone here calls the Bundesliga.”
“This is the country of the Premier League and no one is really interested in the Bundesliga, neither the English nor the foreigners.”
“A term that would fit better would be “development league”. Ambitious players very often go to Germany and then back or to the Premier League - see Haaland, De Bruyne, Gündogan. There are many examples.”
“But again on the topic of “Farmers League”, I have discussions with my teammates every week. I can tell you an example: When Bayern played against Hoffenheim at the start of 2024 on Friday evening, Burnley played against Luton Town. We were all in the physio room, but I had no chance [to watch Bayern]. They were saying that not much happens in the Bundesliga, it’s not interesting.
No chance, the boys said: “The Farmers League” won’t be on the screen.”