„Never wanted to negotiate with him again“: Eberl reports on trouble with advisor | OneFootball

The debate about the power of player consultants in professional soccer is never-ending – and the topic is also omnipresent at FC Bayern. Chief Sports Officer Max Eberl has now given a personal insight into his experiences with the industry – and reported on an incident that had a lasting impact on him

When asked in an interview with SPORT1 whether there were any advisors he no longer wanted to have anything to do with, Eberl was frank: „When I started in 2008, I had a negotiation after which I resolved not to sit down at a table with this advisor again. I never wanted to negotiate with him again.“

Not quite. Eberl explained that he later questioned his resolution at the time in a self-critical manner. „When the anger had gone, I thought to myself: Max, be honest with yourself! If a consultant brings me a great player on good terms and I turn him down out of personal dislike, I’m hurting the club.“

Eberl: „It’s always about the club“

The 52-year-old makes it clear how much he places his role as a functionary above personal sensitivities. Especially in times when transfer sums, salaries and consultant commissions continue to rise, a cool head is required: „It’s always about the club, not about me. Despite all the emotions, I always have to make the best rational decision for the club.“

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Eberl thus underlines his pragmatic approach to squad planning at FC Bayern. Despite all the criticism of excessive demands or difficult negotiations, no doors will be closed at Säbener Straße – as long as a deal makes sporting and economic sense

After the recent public discussions surrounding consultancy fees and contract details, Eberl is showing that personal animosities should not play a role for him.