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Salihamidzic appointed Bayern sporting director

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - JULY 25: Hasan Salihamidzic, Bayern Munich legend speaks at half time during the ICC Singapore match between Chelsea and FC Bayern in the Champions Lounge at National Stadium on July 25, 2017 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images for ICC)

Lionel Ng

MUNICH (AP) Former Bayern Munich midfielder Hasan Salihamidzic is the German champion’s new sporting director.

The 40-year-old Bosnian was appointed on a three-year deal, Bayern announced Monday.

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Salihamidzic won six Bundesliga titles and one Champions League trophy in more than 350 appearances for Bayern during a nine-year spell.

The position of sporting director had been empty since Matthias Sammer left the club a year ago.