In an interview with BR24 sports moderator Markus Othmer, Oliver Kahn said during the championship celebrations on the Munich City Hall balcony: “He’s fulfilling his contract. Basta!” According to Kahn, no player is above the club or bigger than the club.
Robert Lewandowski had used the opportunity on Saturday and, while his teammates were still chatting in the center circle after the final whistle, ran all alone into the fan corner of the Volkswagen Arena to say “his” farewell to the FC Bayern supporters. And – as at the evening fan festival at Munich’s Nockherberg – visibly enjoyed the cheering that echoed in his direction.
If it were only up to the wishes of the world footballer, the 2: 2 (2: 1) at VfL Wolfsburg would have been his last appearance in the Munich jersey. But the situation is not as simple as it is so often in professional football. Because the current contract of the 33-year-old is valid until June 30, 2023.