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"I overslept for Bayern training!" – Leon Dajaku on millions and his poor decisions

From a celebrated youth prospect at VfB Stuttgart to FC Bayern Munich: Leon Dajaku was once considered one of the most promising talents in German football. He moved to Bayern for 1.5 million euros, trained alongside world-class stars, and dreamed of a major career. But things didn’t go entirely as planned.
In this episode of HSTRY Stories, Leon Dajaku speaks openly about his time at FC Bayern, his suspension under Hansi Flick, and the poor decisions that shaped the course of his career.
The discussion also covers his challenging stints at Union Berlin, Sunderland, and Hajduk Split, a serious illness he faced in England, and his time in Dubai—where, despite earning a net monthly salary of 60,000 euros, he was not happy. Things become particularly personal when Leon reveals why, at just 24 years old, he came close to ending his football career; he opens up about the heavy mental toll those difficult years took on him, and the role his wife and daughter played during that time.

We discuss:

•⁠ ⁠How did Leon Dajaku end up at FC Bayern Munich for 1.5 million euros?
•⁠ ⁠Why did he oversleep and miss a training session with the Bayern first team?
•⁠ ⁠Why was he suspended during Hansi Flick’s tenure?
•⁠ ⁠Why was he unable to establish himself long-term at Union Berlin or Sunderland?
•⁠ ⁠What was his experience like during his serious illness in England?
•⁠ ⁠Why didn’t a net monthly salary of 60,000 euros in Dubai make him happy?
•⁠ ⁠Why did he want to end his career at just 24 years old?
•⁠ ⁠Which decisions would Leon make differently today?
•⁠ ⁠How did he rediscover his passion for football at SSV Ulm?

A personal episode about big dreams, high expectations, poor decisions, and the challenging journey back to finding himself.