Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has been involved in some very key deals with the club and counts the signing of Michael Olise and the contract extensions for Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, and Alphonso Davies as his best work.
“We made a very good transfer with Michael Olise in the summer of 2024. We secured contract extensions with Jo Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, and Alphonso Davies, which are fundamental for the future structure of the team. Extending Manuel Neuer’s contract was also absolutely key. We won back the Bundesliga title, developed the squad, and dealt well with understandable setbacks,” Eberl told Sport Bild’s Henning Feindt, Christian Falk, and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “We have a clear identity for how we want to play football: with activity. We have a lot of possession and yet have some of the highest running statistics and the most sprints. We have accomplished a lot, including closer integration with the Campus and the scouting department. The topic of cutting costs within the squad was also always present.
“We wanted to reduce costs, have a smaller squad that still has the quality to compete for the Champions League every year – because that is the expectation for the FC Bayern squad. No matter what the debates surrounding us were like: We were always convinced of what we did, even if one or two things – like the signing of Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade – didn’t work out. We are convinced of the path we are on, but we are also aware of the dangers that still lurk.”
Eberl will have more tough situations to work through this summer and in the coming years. If he can handle things like he has done so far, the club should be in good hands.
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