From the Pitch to the Transfer Market: Eberl's Dilemma at the Club World Cup
Discontent Regarding Eberl at the World Cup: Desires and Transfer Frustrations - Protests raised by Eberl at the World Cup
Hey there! Let's dive into the world of FC Bayern Munich and their sporting director, Max Eberl. The Club World Cup in the USA is where the action's at, but Eberl's focus is often off the field - on the transfer market, especially in Europe.
Eberl is still tweaking the squad for the upcoming season, and every move he makes is under the spotlight. Questions about potential departures or new stars are constant. When will things shake up?
Eberl remains cool, stating it's all part of the game. However, he's tired of the endless transfer rumors and speculation - about players like Kingsley Coman, Min-jae Kim, Sacha Boey, Serge Gnabry, or João Palhinha, who might leave. These players' potential transfer fees and savings on salaries would make his job as a buyer easier.
So far, Eberl has signed two national players, Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof, both on free transfers. They're at the World Cup with the team. On the other hand, there have been three departures in the attack: Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Mathys Tel (20), sold permanently to Tottenham Hotspur for around €35 million after a loan spell.
A rebuke for Kimmich
Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund acknowledge that more needs to be done on the buying side. Joshua Kimmich shared a similar sentiment, for which Eberl rebuked him: "Jo is on the pitch - and I'm doing my job off it."
Transfer decisions can also be made on the pitch. Sacha Boey, often the third-choice right-back, impressed with his performance in the 10-0 win against Auckland City, while Coman scored twice in a 45-minute stint against a subpar opponent.
Coman's future at Bayern
Coman, with the club since 2015, has two more years on his contract. However, his injury-prone nature is a concern. Both Eberl and coach Vincent Kompany have spoken highly of Coman in the transfer discussions. "King delivers his performance. He's an extraordinary player who played a very good season last year, in my opinion. And he stayed healthy, which is the most important thing for King," said Eberl.
Kompany tries to steer clear of transfer topics during the World Cup. However, he lauded Coman's contributions to the club: "When we talk about his quality, it's important not to forget that he scores important goals. I know sometimes people only look at the volume, 20 season goals, 15 goals. But he's scored important goals in the history of the club." His winning goal in the 2020 Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain stands out. "If he stays fit, we have a top winger," said Kompany.
The Bayern buying and selling list seems to be in constant flux, with no recent credible rumors involving Coman, Kim, Boey, Gnabry, or Palhinha leaving the club or being close to transfers. The latest transfer discussions focus mainly on potential new signings like Rafael Leão, Nico Williams, Bradley Barcola, and Eberechi Eze, indicating a focus on strengthening the wings and attack.
Whew, that was a wild ride! Stay tuned for more updates on Bayern's transfer market moves and their performance at the Club World Cup.
In the midst of FC Bayern Munich's participation in the Club World Cup, sports talk frequently revolves around the potential transfer movements of key players such as Kingsley Coman, Min-jae Kim, Sacha Boey, Serge Gnabry, and João Palhinha, whose potential departure could ease the financial burden on sporting director Max Eberl. In conversations about Coman's future at the club, Eberl and coach Vincent Kompany have both expressed admiration for the player, with Kompany highlighting Coman's impact on Bayern's history, particularly his winning goal in the 2020 Champions League final. Despite lean transfer rumors involving these players, recent discussions have centered around prospective signings like Rafael Leão, Nico Williams, Bradley Barcola, and Eberechi Eze, signaling a renewed focus on fortifying the wings and attack.
