‘Worst day of my life’: Oliver Kahn, Hasan Salihamidzic fired moments after Bayern Munich win Bundesliga title

Within an hour of that magnificent goal, the club moved to sack two long-term executives in Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic.

Speaking to Sky Germany in the aftermath, Kahn did not mince his words: “That was the worst day on my life, not being able to party with the boys.”

Kahn had explained in a tweet shortly after full-time, that Bayern had blocked his participation in post-match celebration. He said: “I would like to celebrate with you, but unfortunately I can’t be with you today because the club has forbidden me.”

Kahn joined Bayern as a player in 1994, remaining for 14 seasons and making over 600 appearances during an iconic career. He joined Bayern’s board in 2019 and became CEO in 2021 as a replacement for the outgoing Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

The legendary former Germany goalkeeper’s absence from the stands on Saturday was noted immediately, but the club told reporters that he was suffering from ‘flu and could not attend the match.

His time as CEO has seen the club continue to dominate German football, winning the league in each of his three seasons in the role, but they have continued to struggle in Europe.

Jan-Christian Dreesen, previously the club’s chief finance officer since 2013, has been appointed as Kahn’s successor.

Bayern confirmed the rumours that the duo had been dismissed in a rather bloodless statement.

It read: “Oliver Kahn is no longer CEO of FC Bayern München AG. Hasan Salihamidzic will also be replaced as board member for sport. This was decided by the club’s supervisory board. Kahn will be replaced by the current vice-chairman of the board Jan-Christian Dreesen. Salihamidzic’s successor is still to be decided.”

It has also been reported by local media in Munich that Uli Hoeness and Rummenigge have moved back into significant roles following this shake-up.

Salihamidzic was the club’s sporting director for seven seasons, beginning in 2017, having enjoyed a similarly totemic position as a legendary player.

The removal of Kahn and Salihamidzic follows on from the sacking of then-manager Julian Nagelsmann in March. At that point in the season, Bayern were in the running to win a treble, but successor Thomas Tuchel was swiftly bundled out of both the German Cup and Champions League, leaving only the Bundesliga.