Apparently it wouldn't be a merger, only that they'd continue this tournament every four years. Which of course doesn't make any fucking sense beyond it being a money grab. Which is probably all the justification that's needed, unfortunately.
Tactical analysis of Bayern from last season. Maybe a sign of things to come for ManCity:
https://thetacticalanalyst.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/bayern-munich-a-mega-analysis/