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Hasan Salihamidzic 'Fell in Love' with Callum Hudson-Odoi, Says Bayern CEO

Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said the club's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic was disappointed not to sign Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in the January transfer window.

Per David Hytner of the Guardian, Chelsea rejected a transfer request from the youngster and turned down a bid from Bayern Munich of £35 million for his services.

Speaking about Bayern's failed pursuit of the player, Rummenigge said the sporting director was saddened at not getting a transfer for the 18 year old wrapped up and took a reflective stance on how the German champions went about trying to sign the England youth international, per Sport1 (h/t Naveen Ullal of Sport Witness):

"The only one that Hasan would like accomplished would have been that player at Chelsea because he fell in love with him and his qualities.