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Ian Ayre frustrated by shareholder battles as he quits 1860 Munich

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Former Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has left 1860 Munich after only eight weeks at the club, with his departure coming hours before the 1966 Bundesliga champions were relegated to the third tier amid chaotic scenes.

Ayre, 54, left his role at Anfield in February to become general manger at Munich, but told the Liverpool Echo that constant battles between the shareholders had drained him.

He said that although a budget for next season had been established, "there remains significant disagreement between various shareholders at a crucial time, making it impossible for me to continue in the role.