Bayern Munich: The Legacy of the Bump – When Could Oliver Kahn Take Over?

Update of November 29 at 10:26 am: Friday night is the annual general meeting of FC Bayern. In times of sports crisis with fifth place in the Bundesliga and nine points behind Borussia Dortmund, there will certainly be a lot to discuss there. An important subject: who will inherit the Bavarian bosses Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß in the foreseeable future and, especially, when?

"There is no first or second solution, there are thoughts," Hoeness said recently. Oliver Kahn is apparently at the center of these thoughts. If we are to believe the innumerable rumors conveyed by the media, it is no longer the successor himself, but only Kahn's return on the road to Säbener and his function. But of course, Kahn must also think about whether he would like to face this difficult task.

After all, it only started in 2015 to create the company "Goalplay GmbH & Co. KG". Here too, the Titan should reduce its activities and sell its activities to other hands. And then? According to kicker The former world goalkeeper could register as a sports director in the summer of 2019 or early 2020 in the FCB trainee program and take over at the end of 2021. The prerequisite for this is , of course, is that Rummenigge is extending its contract, which expires at the end of 2019, as CEO, for another two years, which is now to be badumed.

This clearly indicates that devolution of bosses should become a tedious process. In addition, Uli Hoeneß had insisted again and again, even today, to release his post tomorrow, if the appropriate successor appeared. So sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has some questions. How does the German record champion plan with him and is he even planning to play with him? Is Max Eberl from Gladbach still relevant in Munich? All these personalities probably depend on Kahn's decision.

Rumors about Oliver Kahn: appearance on television canceled

Update of November 23 at 22:03Although FC Bayern continues to plan with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß in the executive suite, the rumors surrounding Oliver Kahn are not giving up. This is due to a television appearance on weekends at "Sky90". Because Kahn canceled this date, officially for private reasons.

the Bild-Zeitung now speculates that this is linked to rumors about the new board of FC Bayern. Because for days, Kahn is silent about the rumors – and about the cancellation of his appearance in the context of the next Bundesliga day.

So Kahn might have a good chance and that does not work. At least the leaf beats in this notch. In one appearance, Kahn could talk about work at Bayern – with the cancellation, he gets around that.

Update of November 23 at 10:13 am: Oliver Kahn will he be the new strongman in the direction of FC Bayern? Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wishes to obtain the interview of Uli Hoeneß, who wishes however (initially) to request an extension of contract with the former Director General.

Will Kahn become the new boss of Bayern? Sports Board could become an old acquaintance – this is not Salihamidzic

Update of November 22 at 15:55: Will Oliver Kahn return to FC Bayern as an official? Also the South German newspaper reports that Kahn, as the club's CEO, is now much more than just a mental game for the Munichers. But what role will he play and what will happen to sports director Hasan Salihamidzic?

One scenario could be that Kahn is first taught in the role of sports director of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. For Salihamidzic, there would be no room left. by SZ– The information plays in the spirit of Bayern's bosses, an old acquaintance and a much more important role: Max Eberl, sports director of Borussia Mönchengladbach. Even before the employment of Salihamidzic, he was considered the candidate of Uli Hoeneß, but Eberl remained with the "foals".

But with the approach of a big change on the road to Säbener, sports director work could also be interesting for Eberl. With Kahn as CEO. "For years," the former Bayern keeper was waiting "nostalgically" for such a call, says the South German newspaper a confidant close to Kahn. Maybe this call has already been made.

Bavaria's plan with the Titan: Kahn's three scenarios

Update of November 22 at 9:54 am: The theme of Oliver Kahn and Bayern heats up. But what role could the Titan play in Säbener Straße and how will he continue with Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge? the picture outlined three possible scenarios.

Scenario 1: Oliver Kahn joined the sports council at the beginning of 2020 and would then form a tandem with Rummenigge, meaning that the Bayern boss extended his contract to expire in 2019.

Scenario 2: Kahn will take up the directorship in 2020 and will inherit Rummenigge, who will at the same time badume the chairmanship of the supervisory board (currently held by Uli Hoeneß). Hoeneß would then remain president.

Scenario 3: Kahn becomes chairman of the board in 2020, Rummenigge takes over the chairmanship of the supervisory board and Uli Hoeneß retires completely.

One thing is clear: in each scenario, Kahn will sit on the board, which should certainly be a condition. Hasan Salihamidzic, for example, does not occupy this role of sports director.

Video: Does Kahn return to Munich?

Oliver Kahn as boss of Bayern? Pizarro: "I think that …"

Update of November 22 at 7:05 am: No matter the position in which Oliver Kahn would ultimately land in a reorganization of FC Bayern: already, the news of a possible succession of Rummenigge by the Titan is beating the high waves. Even the competition would find such a shot from the wise record champion.

"Oliver Kahn was a high-level player (…), who played well after his multi-level career for the football sector, and also has the necessary smell of the Bavarian team. ", said Michael Preetz (51, Hertha BSC manager) of the pictureAnd 58-year-old Rudi Völler also believes that the Titan can only do good for Bayern Munich: "Whatever the position is: logically, Olli Kahn has the quality and the charisma, he would be an absolute winner."

One person who knows Oliver Kahn very well is Claudio Pizarro (40). For six years (2001 to 2007), the two played together in the dress of the Reds and brought for Bayern at that time some titles. What would he think of Bayern boss Kahn? "I think it can," said the Peruvian, according to the tabloid. He said one thing in particular: "He has the character you need for this job."

The plan of Bavaria with the Titan: Oliver Kahn 2019 Successor of Rummenigge? – the first message

Munich – Just have a look at the table to know the current state of mind in the street Säbener Straße. In the Bundesliga, he slipped to fifth place with seven points behind the peaks of Borussia Dortmund. Bayern, spoiled by success, is going through a crisis and, as in almost every crisis of recent years, Munich leaders Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinin Rummenigge have been forced to act.

For a long time, the idea of ​​a necessary change haunts the German record champions, 2019 could be a big discount. It's not even a month ago, Hoeness announced that he would resign as chairman and supervisory board in the next two to three years. Perhaps already in 2019, the right candidate should open it.

But not only does Hoeness's term end in 2019, even the Rummenigges board chairman's contract only lasts until the end of next year. He begins to reorganize the direction of Bayern. After informing Sport photo The bosses of the FCB clearly have the favorite who could badume this role: Oliver Kahn.

Oliver Kahn: ready for a job at Bayern

Even before the hiring of Hasan Salihamidzic as sports director, Kahn was nominated for the post, but the former Bayern goalkeeper refused. "At the time, I was busy developing Goalplay and with my head in a completely different world," Kahn explains today about this decision. What should have also played an important role at that time: as a sports director, Oliver Kahn would not have sat on the board.

Already, Philipp Lahm reportedly refused the post after retiring in the summer of 2017, among others, for this reason. For Kahn too, it should be important to stay with Hoeness and Rummenigge on a plane and have some decision-making power. It's not for nothing that Hasan Salihamidzic's role at FCB always makes you laugh.

And what about today? Hoeneß and Kahn have been in close contact since the end of the guardian's career and regularly exchange views. Due to his many entrepreneurial activities in recent years, Kahn was not available, his attitude may have changed now. Asked about a possible position in the direction of Munich, Kahn said in the sports studio of ZDF: "Everything in his time".

On request of Sport photoAs this statement must now be understood, the 49-year-old replied: "I said that because you can never exclude anything." A denial is different. Also the Sport photo is certain: Oliver Kahn would join the council. Only the question remains: for whom?

Oliver Kahn: successor of Rummenigge at Bayern Munich?

As already mentioned, the Rummenigges contract expires at the FCB. It is conceivable that the boss of Bayern will become the chairman of the supervisory board and replace Uli Hoeneß, who still retains his seat on the board. Kahn would then get the job of CEO. Clear is probably synonymous: the position of sports director Kahn would take a maximum for a transition period. Since the summer of 2017, Hasan Salihamidzic plays the role of sports director, but not at the rank of board of directors.

By February 2017, Kahn had stressed that it was out of the question to be awarded the position of sports director. In December of the same year, he postponed his return to Bayern: "It depends on the task." In the meantime, the task seems to the CBF but also to the promise.

The fact that he did not return to Munich as manager a year ago or even before is also due to his lack of experience, Kahn being Sport photo "My CV is characterized by the fact that I did not rush into tasks for which I still miss one or the other experience." As an athlete and today as an entrepreneur, I have constantly developed and developed the necessary know-how, piece by piece. "

However, the Titan is now the managing partner and founder of "Goalplay GmbH". He also chairs the board of "Titanoen Media AG" and directs the "Oliver Kahn Foundation". In Bayern, the time has come to change. Perhaps the same thing applies to Oliver Kahn.

As appropriate, former Bayern star Lothar Matthaus recommended Oliver Kahn to Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's successor.

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