Uncertainty Surrounds Eberl's Role at Bayern's Athletic Department
Suspense lingers over Max Eberl's tenure at FC Bayern Munich after Sky's revelation of impending progress in securing his services. While the supervisory board met last week, no definitive vote was cast, leaving his position in limbo.
With Hasan Salihamidzic's departure as sport head in late May, the post has remained vacant at Bayern. Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president, reassured adherents of a potential hire within the next four to six months, reaffirming his previous projection.
"We'll see if it's Max or someone else," Hoeneß stated in an RTL/ntv interview over a month ago, implying a likely appointment from the supervisory board, of which he is a member.
Following the aforementioned supervisory meeting, reports of marketing director Andreas Jung's decision to depart Bayern in the summer surfaced, after nearly three decades at the club. However, this decision is not related to the hearsay surrounding Eberl's possible fit into Bayern's future leadership team.
Taking Care of Business
Freund and Tuchel have managed Bayern's winter transfer window well, according to CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen. Bayern has no immediate urgency to appoint a sports director, as the work is adequately covered by their current setup.
In September, RB Leipzig terminated Eberl's contract due to his perceived lack of commitment to the club. Besides the potential move to Bayern, Eberl has also been rumored to join Liverpool FC. RB Leipzig is reportedly seeking around five million euros should Eberl choose to work for another club, an agreement allegedly reached between the two parties.
- Although the reports of Eberl's impending appointment at Bayern have gained momentum, there's no clarity yet from the club. Bayern has been managing fine with their current setup, with Freund and Tuchel's performance in the winter transfer window being commended by Dreesen.
- Despite the termination agreement reached between RB Leipzig and Eberl, he remains in the rumor mill for potential new posts, namely at Bayern and Liverpool FC, following his departure from RB Leipzig for alleged lack of commitment.
- As FC Bayern seeks a replacement for Hasan Salihamidzic, Uli Hoeneß projects a potential hire within the next four to six months. Eberl's name has emerged as one of the potential candidates, though no official confirmation has been made.
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[2] Unverified sources suggest that Eberl is currently holding talks with FC Bayern, though no official confirmation has been issued. [3] Despite the ongoing rumors, Bayern has made no announcements regarding a change in its sports director position. [4] Moreover, it has been reported that Eberl is strategizing exits for some key players in the Bayern squad, such as Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, and Leon Goretzka, in an attempt to further strengthen the team.
