The Girondins de Bordeaux, in the midst of financial and sporting turmoil, could well begin a new start. As the club struggles with an uncertain future, a major figure in European football has expressed interest in the Bordeaux team. An approach which could offer the Scapular club an opportunity to regain its former glory.
Oliver Kahn, ready to invest in the Girondins
This emblematic figure is none other than Oliver Kahn, legend of Bayern Munich and former general manager of the Bavarian club. According to information reported by Sud Ouest, the German contacted Gérard Lopez, owner of the Girondins, via Jacques-Henri Eyraud, to express his interest in entering the capital of the Aquitaine club.
Questioned by the German media Bild, the former goalkeeper confirmed the existence of the discussions: “Discussions on a possible entry into the capital of the Girondins de Bordeaux are at the initial stage. There is nothing else to say at this time. »
A delicate context for Bordeaux
Oliver Kahn’s interest may be surprising, as the future of the Girondins seems uncertain. Administratively relegated to National 2 last summer, the club narrowly escaped judicial liquidation, but remains under receivership. With a crucial hearing scheduled before the Commercial Court on January 21, Bordeaux must prove the viability of its project, in particular through a renegotiation of debts frozen for the moment.
The possible entry of Oliver Kahn into the capital could strengthen the financial credibility of the club and bring new life to a historic institution of French football.
A special history with Bordeaux
For Oliver Kahn, the Girondins de Bordeaux are not a club like any other. It was against them that he won his very first European title in 1996, in the UEFA Cup final with Bayern Munich. A memorable victory for the German goalkeeper, who could see this return to Bordeaux as an opportunity to come full circle, but in a new role, that of investor and manager.
