Wolfsburg calling: how Bayern chief Freund is shaping his future | OneFootball

Christoph Freund is in demand – and not just at FC Bayern. As reported in the current BILD podcast “Bayern-Insider”, the Munich sporting director is a serious candidate at VfL Wolfsburg. But a move is not an option for Freund.

At FC Bayern, Christoph Freund is more than just a sporting decision-maker – he is a strategic cornerstone for the record champions’ future. Accordingly, there was a lot of attention in recent weeks when it became known that VfL Wolfsburg had targeted the Austrian as a potential strong figure for their sporting leadership. But the efforts from Lower Saxony were unsuccessful.

Wolfsburg’s Interest Confirmed – But Freund Stays in Munich

In the “Bayern-Insider” podcast, BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl confirms: “That’s true. Wolfsburg had Freund on their list. But he’s not doing it.”

Wolfsburg are searching for a new person in charge of their sporting direction. For years, Freund has been considered one of Europe’s most renowned squad planners – not least due to his successful time at RB Salzburg. There, he played a major role in discovering and developing stars such as Erling Haaland, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Karim Adeyemi.

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According to BILD football chief Christian Falk, there were indeed talks behind the scenes, but a realistic chance of a move never existed: “He feels comfortable in Munich – and he’s staying. That became clear pretty quickly.”

For Freund, FC Bayern is by far the more attractive prospect. The club’s international reach, structural stability, and work in a top sporting environment fit his profile perfectly. He also values the close cooperation with sporting director Max Eberl and head coach Vincent Kompany.

Bayern Is Counting on Freund for the Long Term

The Austrian enjoys the highest esteem at the record champions. Internally, he is considered a calm architect, detail-oriented and strategically precise. He is not only involved in squad planning, but also shapes scouting structures, youth projects, and the club’s international networking. “Freund is respected, he is highly valued. And at Bayern, they see him as a long-term figure,” emphasizes Altschäffl.

Munich has a clear vision: Freund and Eberl are to shape the next Bayern era together. Both are considered to be excellently connected, modern thinkers, and above all, persistent in developing playing and structural concepts.

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