Despite the current sporting crisis at FC Bayern Munich, Oliver Kahn is still convinced of winning the championship title again. “Of course we want to be German champions again this year – and we will still make it. There have always been difficult situations in the past, from which FC Bayern has always freed itself and emerged stronger,” said the CEO in an interview with the media group “Münchner Merkur/tz”.
community Discuss about FC BayernThis way! The decisive factor is that the management never let themselves be disturbed. “And that will be the case this time, too,” announced Kahn five games before the end of the season. Because of the performance, the 53-year-old and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic is currently under public criticism. “I can handle criticism as long as it doesn’t become personal,” Kahn explained.
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Hasan Salihamidzic has been sporting director since 2017 and has been sporting director of FC Bayern since 2020. During this time he already closed some big million dollar deals!
Status: February 2023
Sandro Wagner 2017/18 | came from TSG Hoffenheim for €13m
Transfer fee can increase to up to €24 million thanks to performance-related bonuses. Ajax should be involved in a future transfer with up to 7.5 percent of the fee.
Mathy’s phone | 2022/23 | came from Stade Rennes for over €20m
If Bayern win the double twice by 2026, the transfer fee will increase to €25m (source: Kicker). Update October 24: According to agent Volker Struth, Bayern paid just over €20m.
Sadio Mané | 2022/23 | comes from Liverpool for €32m
In view of the current sporting situation, the regular supervisory board meeting of the Munich team on May 22nd is eagerly awaited. Of course, all current topics would be discussed there together, announced Kahn. But he added: “I’m 100 percent focused on my work. And that means now: How can we become German champions? Everything else doesn’t interest me.”
After the 1: 3 last weekend in Mainz, Bayern are second behind Borussia Dortmund in the 30th matchday, on which they will host Hertha BSC in Munich this Sunday (3:30 p.m. / DAZN).
Kahn praises Hoeneß’ performance during Bayern Munich training: “Strong gesture”
Kahn welcomed the surprising appearance of Honorary President Uli Hoeneß during training for the troubled record champion. “It was a strong gesture from Uli to show his fist on the training ground. A clear gesture: We’ll show everyone,” said Kahn. Hoeneß showed up on the club grounds on Wednesday and talked to coach Thomas Tuchel. Even an experienced coach like Tuchel, who had succeeded Julian Nagelsmann on leave, could not change everything overnight, explained Kahn.
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The former goalkeeper emphasized that he works with club president Herbert Hainer and the supervisory board “in a spirit of trust and collegial – and that also applies to my cooperation with Uli Hoeneß”. The 71-year-old is still considered to be very influential at Bayern Munich, who after losing the Champions League and DFB Cup are now also worried about the end of their Bundesliga title streak.
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