Kahn, Neppe and co: What the former Bayern bosses are up to now | OneFootball

In recent years, FC Bayern has undergone many changes not only in sports, but also in the management. Numerous familiar faces had to leave their posts or decided to take new paths. Today, many former bosses of the record champion are active in very different roles.

For a long time, Marco Neppe was a key figure in FC Bayern's squad planning as technical director. His time in Munich ended in the summer of 2023 after almost a decade. Now he has found a new task: Since this month, Neppe is the sports director at the French second division club Paris FC. He continues his career in management at an international level.

Michael Reschke: From Bayern Scout to Advisor

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Neppe once followed Michael Reschke, who worked as a squad planner in Munich from 2014 to 2017. After stops at VfB Stuttgart and Schalke 04, both of which were difficult in terms of sports, Reschke is now active as an advisor. This keeps him in the football business, albeit in the background.

Matthias Sammer: Now in Demand at BVB Again

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Matthias Sammer was the sports director at FC Bayern between 2012 and 2016. After a minor stroke, he stepped back and refrained from a comeback in a leading role. However, he remained connected to football: For several years now, Sammer has been working as an advisor to the BVB board and contributes his experience there.

Hasan Salihamidzic: New Role in the Kings League

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In 2017, Hasan Salihamidzic was installed as sports director, later promoted to sports board. Together with Neppe, he shaped the transfer strategy of the record champion for years. The end came in 2023. After a break, the Bosnian is now back in the spotlight: He is involved in the Kings League, an entertainment format founded by Gerard Piqué that attracts attention worldwide. His name was also occasionally mentioned for management positions abroad.

Oliver Kahn: From the Board Back to the Limelight

Together with Salihamidzic, Oliver Kahn also had to vacate his position as chairman of the board in 2023. After a period of restraint, he explored opportunities as an investor - including at Girondins Bordeaux, but the commitment failed. Today, the "Titan" is seen regularly again: as a TV expert at Sky and occasionally in entertainment formats.

Michael Gerlinger: Highly Sought After Internationally

Less in the limelight, but no less significant: Dr. Michael Gerlinger. The long-time chief lawyer of FC Bayern was in office from 2005 to 2023 and shaped the legal and strategic orientation of the club. Since 2024, he has been Chief Sports Officer of the Eagle Football Group, which leads Olympique Lyon, Botafogo and RWDM Molenbeek among others. There he is responsible for the sports strategy and coordinates the work of the sports directors.

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