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Oliver Kahn Abandons €50m Rescue Plan for Girondins Bordeaux

Having found extensive debts in due diligence, he called off the takeover, signaling plans to seek other football investments.

Overview

  • Kahn withdrew his planned €50 million investment after reviewing financial, operational and legal information late last week.
  • The former Bayern Munich goalkeeper described the decision as made with “great disappointment” in a public statement.
  • Girondins Bordeaux remains in the fourth-tier National 2 following its 2024 bankruptcy and forced relegation.
  • The club carries debts exceeding €100 million, a factor Kahn cited as a barrier to his takeover plan.
  • Kahn said he remains interested in investing in other football clubs that align with his vision of cultural and community value.