Atmospheric turbulence: Eberl’s future at FC Bayern still up in the air | OneFootball

Uli Hoeneß used his appearance on "Doppelpass" not only for bold announcements, but also for subtle jabs at Max Eberl. The sporting director of FC Bayern is more in focus than ever after the statements of his former advocate - and his future seems increasingly uncertain.

Hoeneß staged himself as usual combative. Between attacks on Newcastle United, side swipes at Lothar Matthäus and the announcement, that Bayern are the "real winners" of the transfer summer, he also placed clear messages towards Eberl. There was nothing to hear about clear support. Instead: "If certain things don't go well, I'll always open my mouth."

For Eberl, this was a harsh setback. Once brought to Munich by Hoeneß as the desired solution, the relationship seems cooled. Internally, it is said that the honorary president now follows the work of the sporting director rather neutrally. Eberl was still on Hoeneß's course with the failed dream transfers of Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade - only to be restricted to loan deals by the supervisory boards afterwards.

The result: With Nicolas Jackson, Eberl met the requirement, but paid a record loan fee of 16.5 million euros for the deal. A compromise that has not exactly strengthened him in the eyes of many observers.

Criticism of Eberl does not stop

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In addition to substantive criticism, there are also atmospheric disturbances, as the Sport BILD reports. Eberl was reportedly missing at crucial appointments - be it in talks about the future of Thomas Tuchel or in negotiations with player agents. The sale of Kingsley Coman and late transfer attempts at Antony, Ademola Lookman or Jamie Gittens also raise questions.

Public appearances that did not always go well are added to this. This includes the procedure in the burst contract extension with club legend Thomas Müller or the public release debate with Nick Woltemade.

Despite all the criticism, Eberl also scored hits. Michael Olise is considered one of the best transfers of Bayern in recent years, and coach Vincent Kompany has so far turned out to be a stroke of luck. Both personnel strengthen his position. But is that enough to permanently dispel the doubts in the supervisory board?

Future still open

A quick separation is not yet expected. First, the search for a successor for CFO Michael Diederich is in the foreground. In addition, the annual general meeting is scheduled for November 2, at which President Herbert Hainer is to be confirmed.

Names like Markus Krösche or Ralf Rangnick are repeatedly mentioned in Munich - but the question remains whether they could really act freely at FC Bayern under the strong personalities Hoeneß and Rummenigge.

For Eberl, therefore: Only sporting success can consolidate his position. If the team under Kompany wins titles, even Hoeneß should not be able to argue against him. However, if this success does not materialize, the sporting director faces an uncertain future.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.