FC Bayern are currently impressing across the board: in sporting terms, things are going almost perfectly for the record champions, with the championship within reach, the semi-finals of the Champions League reached and a team that inspires under Vincent Kompany. But off the pitch, there are persistent rumours of possible unrest within the management team
At the center of the discussions is, above all, sporting director Max Eberl. According to media reports, the 52-year-old has lost influence internally and even his long-term future at FC Bayern has recently been questioned. There has also been speculation about a strained relationship with sporting director Christoph Freund
Now CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has commented on the rumours – and taken a clear stance: „I can say that the two work very well together. The rest is just reporting. There is nothing more to add,“ Dreesen made clear after the match against Real
The club boss also emphasized that the collaboration at Säbener Straße works smoothly and also referred to the sporting results: „The decisive factor is how we work together – and that is excellent. You can see that on and off the pitch.“
Rumors persist
Despite these clear words, there is still a certain aftertaste, as it is well known at FC Bayern that internal issues are rarely discussed openly
It is no coincidence that reports of possible tensions surrounding Eberl have increased in recent weeks, with repeated rumours that strategic decisions and responsibilities within the sporting management could be reassessed
Eberl himself also remains a sensitive issue. Although the former Gladbach manager is still under contract until 2027, the question of how his role will be shaped in the long term appears to be still being discussed internally
Sporting success ensures calm
One thing is certain, however: sporting success is currently masking a lot of potential background noise. The team’s progress to the Champions League semi-finals and its strong development under Kompany have created a palpable sense of calm in the team’s environment
Results like these strengthen the position of those responsible – and at the same time make it less likely that major structural changes will be made in the short term
Nevertheless, the topic is likely to become even more important in the coming weeks, with the upcoming Supervisory Board meeting in May also set to discuss the strategic direction and personnel constellation in the sporting arena
It could then become clear whether there is actually more to the rumours – or whether Dreesen’s clear words reflect reality. Until then, the situation at FC Bayern will remain calm, at least on the outside. But as is so often the case in Munich: behind the scenes, things are being closely monitored and evaluated.