Straight talking: Eberl criticises Wanner after Bayern exit | OneFootball

Paul Wanner leaves FC Bayern for the Netherlands – and sports director Max Eberl didn't exactly send off the 19-year-old with praise on this step.

Before the final transfer to PSV Eindhoven, where Wanner completed his medical check, Eberl had clear words during a media round.

"We want to believe in players and work with players who are eager to become Bayern Munich players. And that involves taking steps. And that also requires courage," the 51-year-old explained.

According to Sky information, the record champion receives a transfer fee of 15 million euros for the talent. At the start of the preparations, Eberl had emphasized that Wanner had the chance to establish himself in the professional squad – especially since Munich's offense is only thinly staffed after the departures of Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sané, and Thomas Müller.

However, the offensive player apparently did not meet expectations. "It depends on the players who want to get better, who want to face challenges," Eberl continued. "In the offense, we are relatively thin, and everyone can see that. If a player still doesn't believe in his chance, then a decision has to be made somehow."

Eberl also criticized Aznou after his departure

In an interview with Sky, the Bayern boss elaborated further and addressed the player's side's argument: "I also see Jamal Musiala's injury. Then the argument often comes up, what happens when Jamal is back? But until Jamal is back, we will have played 20 to 25 games, and you would have had a great opportunity to show your qualities, which are undoubtedly there. At FC Bayern, where you always wanted to play."

Despite the clear criticism, Eberl made it clear that the club has not completely written off Wanner. "If that's not the case, we as a club have to make decisions and also consider the player's interests to some extent, and then we found a very, very good solution with PSV. And – and this is crucial: We still have access to the player. He is not completely gone." With this, he confirmed that Bayern secured a buy-back option.

Eberl had already expressed criticism of Bayern talents wanting to leave in recent weeks, such as after Adam Aznou's departure to FC Everton. In Wanner's case, he also made it clear that he expected more patience and courage from young players at the record champion.

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