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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.

Oliver Kahn bei Gesprächen in Bordeaux
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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.