Chelsea 'bought' Champions League success, says Oliver Kahn

 
MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 19: Chelsea players celebrate with the trophy after their victory in the UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fussball Arena München on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany.
Standard Sport28 January 2014

Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn has claimed Chelsea's Champions League triumph over his former club in 2012 proved the Blues had 'bought' the trophy.

Chelsea lifted club football's top prize after beating Bayern at the Allianz Arena 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

But former Germany international goalkeeper Kahn believes the result was a clear demonstration that money dictates who wins the biggest honours in the game.

"It is the deciding factor," Kahn told Kicker. "For promotion to the Bundesliga, you now need a budget of €20 million to €25m (£16.5m-£20m). To win the Champions League, €300m (£250m).

"Abramovich bought the title but what makes [Chelsea] any different to Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern?"

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