Despite Marco Reus signing, Borussia Dortmund cannot compete with Bayern Munich in the transfer market, says Hans-Joachim Watzke

BVB CEO believes die Roten are the undisputed financial leaders in Germany, and will remain the Bundesliga's top team in the coming years



The Bundesliga title holders recently managed to sign Marco Reus despite interest from Bayern, but according to Watzke, that was an anomaly.



"We are pleased that we have signed one of the best attacking players in the Bundesliga," the 52-year-old told Bild. "But with his signing, we did not in any way want to attack Bayern or break their supremacy. We cannot."



When asked whether BVB have a chance to challenge the German record champions, Watzke admitted that in all likelihood his side will not manage to surpass their rivals.



"It is indeed extremely difficult. [Werder] Bremen at least once managed to scratch their supremacy. But I venture to prophecy that in 10 years' time, Bayern will lead the way."



However, Watzke believes that his side can secure the long-term commitments of coach Jurgen Klopp and Mario Gotze, who are both under contract until 2014. When asked whether he was surprised that Gotze recently revealed he could imagine signing a contract extension, the CEO denied such a possibility.



"No, it only shows that he obviously feels comfortable with us and appreciates the fact that we are steadily on our way."



On the topic of Klopp, Watzke was confident, but admitted there are other potential suitors who have noticed the trainer's good work.



"I certainly hope and am confident. We will get together sometime during the year and lead discussions. But it is also clear that we are not the only ones who know that the whole package that is Jurgen Klopp is outstanding."



In three seasons at Dortmund, Klopp has led the club to finish sixth, fifth, and most recently, first in the Bundesliga.

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted that his side will not be able to surpass Bayern Munich in the long term, and that the Bavarians' financial supremacy cannot be matched.The Bundesliga title holders recently managed to sign Marco Reus despite interest from Bayern, but according to Watzke, that was an anomaly."We are pleased that we have signed one of the best attacking players in the Bundesliga," the 52-year-old told Bild. "But with his signing, we did not in any way want to attack Bayern or break their supremacy. We cannot."When asked whether BVB have a chance to challenge the German record champions, Watzke admitted that in all likelihood his side will not manage to surpass their rivals."It is indeed extremely difficult. [Werder] Bremen at least once managed to scratch their supremacy. But I venture to prophecy that in 10 years' time, Bayern will lead the way."However, Watzke believes that his side can secure the long-term commitments of coach Jurgen Klopp and Mario Gotze, who are both under contract until 2014. When asked whether he was surprised that Gotze recently revealed he could imagine signing a contract extension, the CEO denied such a possibility."No, it only shows that he obviously feels comfortable with us and appreciates the fact that we are steadily on our way."On the topic of Klopp, Watzke was confident, but admitted there are other potential suitors who have noticed the trainer's good work."I certainly hope and am confident. We will get together sometime during the year and lead discussions. But it is also clear that we are not the only ones who know that the whole package that is Jurgen Klopp is outstanding."In three seasons at Dortmund, Klopp has led the club to finish sixth, fifth, and most recently, first in the Bundesliga.