If you want to outrun the sunset, head to Bayern Munich. With eight straight Bundesliga titles, the club's thirst for success is undeniable and while recruitment has been astute over the years, they have also had to adapt, changing on-pitch tactics and transfer window styles to stay ahead of the chasing pack. They are still top of the Bundesliga and chasing a ninth-straight league title, doing it all while cycling through six different managers, ranging from the perfectionist Pep Guardiola to the possession-heavy Carlo Ancelotti and, in 2021, quiet revitalisation under Hansi Flick.
But there have been some constants and some continuity along the way.