No More Dances: FC Bayern Lays It Out Straight for Sané
Bayern Munich unequivocally communicates their stance on Leroy Sané
Slack Reddit Telegram Signal Email Print Copy Link Boy, Bayern's got a bone to pick with Leroy Sané. After the national player hired notorious agent Pini Zahavi, the Munich squad's no-nonsense sports director Max Eberl made a crystal clear statement about Sané's contract extension. Oh, and he's got somethin' to say about Florian Wirtz too.
It seemed like Bayern had a smashing deal in the works for Sané's contract extension, set to expire this summer. That was until he swapped agents, opting for the infamous "Piranha" shark Zahavi and his crew. Eberl drew a bold line in the sand. "Our dream would be to keep Leroy on board," he admitted. "But we've got our limits. If those limits are overstepped, it would become downright impossible."
The sports director threw some shade at the subjunctive mood, giving a clear hint, "Just sayin'." Sané's recent change of agents pushed the agreed-upon conditions beyond Bayern's comfort zone, and Eberl made it clear that if the demands increased further, they'd set a dangerous precedent.
Eberl: No Hard Feelings for Sané
Bayern's sports director was no stranger to Sané's latest move. "Nothing personal against Leroy," asserted Eberl. "If he wants to go this route, then that's all cool with me." Every footballer deserves the right to select their counsel, and Eberl saw no ill will behind Sané's decision.
Though Eberl remained vague about the agent change, he did acknowledge past connections with Zahavi. The agent had previously represented league striker Robert Lewandowski before executing a move to FC Barcelona. Eberl sidestepped questions regarding the Lewandowski connection and any possible indication of Sané wanting to depart Munich.
Coach Vincent Kompany chimed in, confirming he had already held a heart-to-heart with Sané about the club's plans for the upcoming season. "Look, a player's got every right to scrutinize things and make decisions. It's a major moment in their careers, and I get it," Kompany shared. "And from the club's perspective too."
Eberl Talks Tough on Wirtz Rumors
As rumors swirled about the possibility of Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz joining the club, Eberl kept his cool. "Honestly, not buyin' into all that noiseman," he explained. "We're keepin' our eyes on the prize, gatherin' ideas, and sharpin' our focus. Once we're set with our squad for the Club World Cup and the new season, then we'll cast our net wide."
- FC Bayern Munich
- Football Bundesliga
- Leroy Sané
- Max Eberl
- Florian Wirtz
Sources & Insights
- Leroy Sané has been offered an extension on his FC Bayern Munich contract, which expires at the end of June 2025. However, no decision has been made yet[1][2]. The change in agents, specifically Pini Zahavi, may have influenced the negotiations[1].
- Bayern Munich's sports director, Max Eberl, stated that there is no ill will towards Leroy Sané for his decision to change agents[1]. He also mentioned that the club has had successful negotiations with Pini Zahavi in the past, specifically when representing Robert Lewandowski[1].
- There have been talks about letting Sané go, with figures like Didi Hamann suggesting that it may be best for Bayern to part ways with him[2]. Despite these discussions, Sané has had a significant impact on the team's success this season[1].
- Sané's future at Bayern remains in question, with reports suggesting that Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz could become an alternative in the squad[1]. However, Max Eberl said he does not follow the rumors, focusing on evaluating their current team for the Club World Cup and the new season[1].
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, while Eberl draws a line in the sand regarding Sané's contract extension, stating that Bayern's dream would be to keep him, but if his demands increase further, it would become downright impossible.
- Though Eberl remained vague about the agent change, he did acknowledge past connections with Zahavi, who had previously represented Robert Lewandowski before executing a move to Barcelona, raising questions about Sané's intentions to depart Munich.
- In the negotiations, Sané's recent change of agents pushed the agreed-upon conditions beyond Bayern's comfort zone, surprising many football fans and negotiators, much like the unexpected expiration of a sports contract can leave spectators stunned.
- Just as Barcelona stands as a new chapter for Lewandowski, Sané's change of agents could signal a shift in his future, leaving Bayern to gain a new perspective on their footballing strategy and potentially target players like Florian Wirtz.
