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FC Bayern – CEO Oliver Kahn: “No player is bigger than this club”

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May 21, 2022

FC Bayern - CEO Oliver Kahn: "No player is bigger than this club"

What does the future of FC Bayern Munich look like? CEO Oliver Kahn spoke up – about Robert Lewandowski, Hasan Salihamidzic and the club’s squad planning.

Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn spoke in an interview with the World commented on the plans of his clubs. The former world-class goalkeeper also spoke about Robert Lewandowski – and expressed his confidence in sports director Hasan Salihamidzic.

Kahn contradicted Lewandowski’s statement that there had been no offer to extend the contract. “We made his agent a specific offer. Otherwise we certainly wouldn’t say so,” emphasized the 52-year-old. Lewandowski does not want to extend his contract with Bayern and would like to leave the club this summer. “This question does not arise. Robert Lewandowski has a contract until 2023 and he will fulfill it,” emphasized Kahn.

He described the record champions as “an elemental force. There are many top players who are dying to play for us. A training club is forced to give up players from time to time. We’re not.” On the contrary: FC Bayern wants to keep its “top players for as long as possible. Having a low turnover among the pillar players is a decisive success factor. That’s why we have signed Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman and Thomas Müller this season. Also Jamal Musiala is a building block for the future.”

However, “changes, fresh blood and positive competitive situations are always needed,” explained Kahn. “We need movement now to counteract a habituation effect. At Bayern you have to question yourself again and again.” And: “No one is bigger than this club. Whoever left him in the past decades – it always went on afterwards, sometimes even more successfully.”

Instagram ranking: Bayern beats Liverpool – crazy boom thanks to Messi and CR7

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Who is the Instagram Champion? Ticketgum.com used a tool to record which football club gained the most followers between June 2021 and April 2022. SPOX shows you the top 10!

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10th place: BORUSSIA DORTMUND – 2,532,475 new followers

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The black and yellow started with around 12 million and were around 14.6 million at the end of April. Currently (as of May 18) they have already convinced 16.1 million people to join their channel.

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9th place: FC LIVERPOOL – 4,436,002 new followers

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A bit of a disappointment for the Klopp club. After all, they were able to increase from around 29 million to 33.7 million. And: The current success seems to help. In mid-May they stand at 38.3 million.

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8th place: FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN – 4,687,678 new followers

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They just beat Liverpool in terms of growth. The Munich team started in June 2021 with 24.7 million followers. In April it was 29.4 million and in mid-May 32.5 million.

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7th place: MANCHESTER CITY – 5,683,574 new followers

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Overall, fewer people follow them than Bayern or Liverpool, but the growth speaks for them. From 21.8 million it went up to 27.5 million by April. Shortly before the end of the season there are now 31.7 million.

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6th place: FC CHELSEA – 6,009,200 new followers

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Did the Abramovich chaos also “help” there? Starting with 24.7 million followers, they stood at 30.7 million in April and 34.1 million today. People want to know what’s happening in the blues.

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5th place: JUVENTUS TURIN – 6,046,627 new followers

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Chelsea could only just beat the Italians when it comes to growth. With 45.4 million people, however, they also started significantly higher. Still, they are struggling. In mid-May it is 53.4 million.

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4th place: FC BARCELONA – 10,100,389 new followers

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Barca have broken the sound barrier of 100 million people. Starting at 92 million, they initially stood at 102 and now at 108 million followers.

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3rd place: REAL MADRID – 11,631,411 new followers

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The royals also win this Clasico. You were followed by 94 million people on Instagram in June 2021. Success makes you sexy. In April it was 106 million, shortly before the CL final 117 million.

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2nd place: MANCHESTER UNITED – 13,346,990 new followers

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Apparently no success makes you sexy (or CR7). The Red Devils were able to increase their followers from 38.4 million to 51.7 million and again to 57.9 million by May.

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1st place: PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN – 20,437,716 new followers

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PSG have almost doubled their numbers (52.8m) from where they started (32.3m). In mid-May, there are already 59.7 million who follow you on Instagram. The Messi Effect! Someone would say again that no player is bigger than the club.

FC Bayern: Kahn on the 2nd team and Salihamidzic

What does this mean for the club’s transfer policy? Players are needed who “are aware of the obligation to wear the FC Bayern emblem on their chests. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find players that you can identify with.” FC Bayern is not a “platform” for professionals to recommend themselves to other clubs, said Kahn.

Only a few players from the youth made the leap to the professionals. “Our second team is currently only playing in the fourth division, which is anything but optimal. That’s why we’re already thinking about new ways,” explained Kahn. “Partnerships with international clubs in connection with player development are becoming increasingly important.”

Kahn also defended Salihamidzic, who had to take occasional whistles from the fans at the championship celebration. “I really enjoy working with Hasan and he gives everything for the club every day. We will analyze the season together and continue to work on FC Bayern’s success.” Salihamidzic’s contract runs until 2023.