Trouble with Hoeneß? Eberl on his relationship with Bayern boss | OneFootball

The discussions about the relationship between Honorary President Uli Hoeneß and Sporting Director Max Eberl have made plenty of headlines at FC Bayern in recent weeks. Now that the dust has settled, Eberl has spoken at length about the role of the long-time Bayern maker in a conversation with Sky.

"I learn and listen when such experienced people talk to me. I have the great opportunity to speak intensively with them. And yes, this hunger for success that Uli Hoeneß exudes, ever since he has been living for FC Bayern," explained the 52-year-old.

"We need more people with this mindset"

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For Eberl, club patron Hoeneß embodies exactly the attitude that he expects from himself and the players of the record champions: "We need more people who simply want success for this club. With an incredible meticulousness and ambition to be successful for FC Bayern."

The sporting director once again emphasized that he sees the honorary president as a role model. Hoeneß, who has left a significant mark over decades as a player, manager, and president, is a crucial point of reference for him in everyday life.

Hoeneß calls for more communication

Hoeneß himself had recently criticized Eberl publicly despite fundamental praise and called for more internal coordination: "It would also be good for Max if he finally understands that the work is distributed among several shoulders. I think he has some problems with that," said the 73-year-old at SPORT1.

Eberl has been sporting director in Munich for a year and a half and has had to take a lot of criticism during this time - both internally and externally. The recent statements suggest that he wants to include more exchange with Hoeneß in his work in the future.

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