The Football Time: Eberl's Troubles at Club World Cup: Transfer Chaos and Market Pressure
Discontentment of Eberl over World Cup: Announced squads and player transfer pressures - Discontent of Eberl at the World Cup:
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Max Eberl is keeping an eye on the team during the Club World Cup in the States, but his mind is never too far from the transfer market, especially in Europe.
Eberl's got some work cut out for him before the next season. And wherever he pops up, folks ask about possible goodbyes or new big-ticket players. So, when's the deal going down?
Eberl quips after the match in Cincinnati: "What's the date? And how long's the transfer window still open? Until September 1. You bet a ton of stuff's gonna happen - or the Ohio River will rise even more!"
What does Eberl need to focus on?
Eberl spills the beans, "It's all part of the game." But he's not a fan of those transfer lists and players being thrown around as sellable goods in the rumor mill. This includes Kingsley Coman, Min-jae Kim, Sacha Boey, Serge Gnabry, João Palhinha, and even Joshua Kimmich, who could be on their way out. With their transfer fees and salaries saved, Eberl's wallet would thank him.
So far, he's only managed to ink national players Jonathan Tah (from Bayer Leverkusen) and Tom Bischof (TSG Hoffenheim) - no fees required. They're here at the World Cup. Meanwhile, we've seen three departures up front: apart from the departures of Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané, Mathys Tel (20) was sold permanently to Tottenham Hotspur after a loan for around 35 million.
A piece of his mind for Kimmich
Something's gotta happen on the buying side up front. First, Eberl admitted this, then sports director Christoph Freund said: "Our goal is to beef up our attack and bring in quality." Joshua Kimmich echoed similar thoughts and earned a little reprimand from Eberl: "Jo's playing out there - and I'm doing my sneaky moves off the pitch."
Transfer questions can be settled on the pitch too. Sacha Boey, who's apparently surplus as the third right-back, impressed as a goalscorer, among other things, in the 10-0 win against Auckland City. Coman even scored twice, putting in a solid 45 minutes against an opponent who, of course, wasn't exactly a test.
The Frenchman's been with the club since 2015. His contract still has two years to go. However, the 29-year-old has a habit of getting injured. Eberl and coach Vincent Kompany notably spoke up for Coman when they discussed this potential transfer candidate. "King brings the goods. He's a fantastic player who played a brilliant round last year, in my opinion. And he stayed injury-free, which is the most important thing for King," the sporting director said.
What we can't forget about Coman
Kompany tries to steer clear of transfer talk at the World Cup - at least publicly. But he did speak up about Coman football-wise: "When we talk about his quality, it's important not to forget that he scores crucial goals. I know people only focus on the numbers, 20 goals in a season, 15 goals. But he has netted some vital goals in the history of the club."
His most important goal? The winning goal in the 2020 Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. "If he can stay fit, we've got a top-notch winger on our hands," Kompany said. The Munich transfer market seems to be in constant flux.
- The European Parliament, Council, and Commission might want to address sports regulations, particularly in relation to football, as Max Eberl from a reported club faces a tumultuous transfer period.
- In discussing the club's attack, football star Kingsley Coman's name surfaces frequently, with Eberl highlighting Coman's crucial goals and potential injury concerns.
