Besides, if one of the giant clubs got involved, Dortmund would be at an even greater disadvantage.
The situation with Bayern and Ribery was a perfect example.
It all started when Ribery began negotiating a contract extension with Bayern, prompted by issues over Luca Tony's annual salary.
In the summer of 2009, after Florentino took over Real Madrid, he set his sights on signing Ribery. As a result, Bayern's contract negotiations with Ribery have stalled and remain unresolved to this day.
And now, Barça has also entered the fray.
You might think it's no big deal if they haven't reached an agreement. The player is still under contract, so he can't leave anyway.
But it's not that simple.
When renewal talks drag on for a year, the player's contract becomes a year shorter. This means the club has far fewer bargaining chips and significantly less leverage during negotiations.
In the end, they'll inevitably have to offer a higher salary package.
