Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits they didn't want to lose Benjamin Pavard.
The France was sold to Inter Milan in August, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer making the same move earlier in the summer.
Rummenigge said: “Did we make them suffer to get Sommer? No, but we had an agreement, we wanted to find a fair price.
“However, Pavard was much more complicated because we honestly didn't want to sell him at the beginning.
“Then Inter entered the field. offering an acceptable sum. We sold him because his contract was expiring.
“They also signed Thuram without paying a single euro, as a free agent. They fished well on the market.
“Inter started the season well. Their only flaw is that they lose precious points as with Bologna. In the end, this can weigh on the final standings.
“The pace is not the problem, it's all in the head. Inter have a spectacular game, I'm convinced they will do good. The important thing is to concentrate 100% even on the easy games."
