FC Bayern: Max Eberl Sets Sights on Squad Changes Amidst Pressure for Economic Reason
Eberl Under Pressure to Balance Sporting Quality and Economic Reason
FC Bayern Munich is gearing up for significant changes as sports director Max Eberl prepares to present his squad plans for the summer to the Supervisory Board. Eberl faces mounting pressure to maintain the team’s sporting quality while also making economically sound decisions.
Hard Cuts and Player Sales at the Forefront
According to Bayern insider
podcast reporters Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl, Eberl’s agenda is not just about new transfers but primarily about hard cuts. The Supervisory Board expects FC Bayern to save money, especially through salary reductions and targeted player departures.
For instance, the surprise switch of Leroy Sané to Pini Zahavi, signaling a return to old salary dimensions, has raised eyebrows. The new model will likely not be repeated, implying a shift in the club’s approach to wages.
Eberl’s Scouting Strategy at the Center of Unrest
Eberl has recently reshuffled the scouting department, installing closer confidant Nils Schmadtke as a key figure. However, the new strategy has caused internal unrest due to high employee fluctuation, with Altschäffl commenting on “seven people [who] were let go – Eberl doesn’t get rid of that many from the squad.”
At the heart of the controversy is Eberl’s new motto: live scouting instead of video analysis. Not all long-standing scouts have embraced this change, with insiders suggesting that Eberl may not claim credit for all transfers, like that of Michael Olise, who’s considered a direct hit.
New Economic Partnerships and the Stress Test for Eberl
FC Bayern is exploring new ways to bring fresh capital into the club, with talks of a potential return from BMW as an automobile partner and Audi possibly replacing them before their contract ends in 2029.
Eberl’s presentation next Monday serves as more than just a status report; it will act as a stress test for his vision. The coming transfer period will serve as the first major test for Eberl, with the record champions having high expectations.
“Player sales are at the top of the agenda. FC Bayern has undertaken internally to save – especially through salary reductions and targeted departures.”