Oliver Kahn Considers Investment in Girondins Bordeaux

The former Bayern Munich CEO is in early talks to acquire the struggling French football club, which faces financial turmoil and potential liquidation.

Oliver Kahn, former world-class goalkeeper and ex-CEO of Bayern Munich, has expressed interest in investing in Girondins Bordeaux, a historic French football club now in crisis.
Initial discussions between Kahn’s representative and current club owner Gérard Lopez reportedly took place in December, with positive feedback but no concrete agreement yet.
Girondins Bordeaux, once a six-time French champion, was relegated to the fourth division in 2023 after declaring bankruptcy and is burdened with over €100 million in debt.
Kahn has previously stated his interest in football investments, emphasizing the cultural and communal value of such ventures over purely financial gains.
A key court hearing on January 21 will determine the club’s future, with the possibility of liquidation if no viable investment solution is found.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung