Hoeneß singles out Eberl as "pretty sensitive" | OneFootball

FC Bayern Munich has been “FC Hollywood” for quite a while - and one person has been in the centre for most of the drama: Uli Hoeneß. His most recent appearance in the “Sport1-Doppelpass” has once again caused a stir.

With his trademark bluntness, Hoeneß singled out Sporting Director Max Eberl – and in doing so, re-ignited debate about the balance of power at the German champions.

Hoeneß accused Eberl of being “pretty sensitive”, claiming the Bayern sporting chief takes public criticism far too personally. In his view, Eberl still hasn’t grasped a key truth: financial responsibility is just as vital as sporting ambition. The message wasn’t whispered behind closed doors – it was delivered, live on national TV, with unmistakable force.

Hoeneß even went as far as to talk about his advice to Eberl that transfers “should be sealed early, preferably in June or July. Waiting until the end of the transfer window”, Hoeneß warned, “is a recipe for trouble.” It was less advice than a public lesson – the master schooling his apprentice.

Hoeneß then contrasted Eberl with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, his long-time ally on Bayern’s supervisory board. “We fought like cats and dogs,” Hoeneß recalled, “but behind closed doors it was always fine again after.” The remark cast Rummenigge as a hardened veteran of internal disputes, capable of managing conflict without losing control – unlike Eberl, who, in Hoeneß’s eyes, lets criticism rattle him.

Another key message: at Bayern, no transfer belongs to one man. Not to Eberl, not to Hoeneß, not even to Rummenigge. “Every deal”, Hoeneß stressed, “is the responsibility of the club as a whole.” On the surface, this was a defense of Eberl against the constant media blame. But it also reinforced Hoeneß’s demand: no freelancing, no excuses – Bayern must act as one.

Despite the sharp words, Hoeneß dismissed speculation that Eberl could quit or be forced out. According to him, “Eberl’s position was never on the agenda in the supervisory board.” Officially, his job is safe – at least for now.