Bayern Munich come out fighting as Niklas Süle failure leads to anger and Manuel Neuer criticism

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has taken aim at Niklas Süle’s decision to quit for Borussia Dortmund, claiming it’s not down to sporting reasons, as all sides try to spin their own narrative on the surprise move.

BVB announced on Monday that Süle will join on a free transfer this summer, when his Bayern contract expires.

Despite making more Bundesliga appearances than any other Bayern defender this term - a fact Dortmund were delighted to include in their welcome statement to their new signing - club chiefs failed to persuade Süle to remain at the club.

Although he was offered a new deal, worth £9million-per-year, Süle held off re-signing and was linked with moves across Europe, perhaps most notably to Champions League holders Chelsea and newly-minted Newcastle United.

Certainly, the 26-year-old’s decision to depart - and also subsequently remain in the Bundesliga - has left a sour taste for all parties involved.

Süle’s agent, Volker Struth declared last weekend that his client “didn’t feel fully valued” at the Allianz Arena by Bayern chiefs.

And speaking after BVB confirmed he would be moving to the Westfalenstadion, Süle hinted similarly, declaring: "From the first contact [with Dortmund] I felt right away that those responsible at the club were very interested in working with me.

"Dortmund told me what role I could have and I had the feeling I was wanted both as a player and as a person.”

Bayern club captain Manuel Neuer also spoke out on Monday, appearing to side with the Süle camp against his employers.

He insisted the club's playing staff aren’t pleased that an agreement wasn’t found for Süle to stay.

“It bugs us all that Niklas is leaving," admitted Neuer. "It’s a pity, of course, that such a