FC Bayern has laid the groundwork for the future with key personnel decisions this week. Max Eberl and Jan-Christian Dreesen have each extended their contracts with the German record champions through 2029. However, this does not mark the end of planning efforts at the management level.
As reported by the tz, the Munich club now also intends to extend the contract of sporting director Christoph Freund. The 49-year-old’s current contract runs through 2027. According to the report, the club plans to extend his contract beyond that date as soon as possible.
It comes as no surprise that Bayern wants to continue working with Freund. The Austrian has established a strong position within the club and is said to enjoy strong support from all key decision-makers.
Freund enjoys full support at FC Bayern
According to tz, Freund is valued internally above all for his hard work, loyalty, and expertise. Furthermore, the sporting director is regarded as a true “team player” who has integrated exceptionally well into the record champion’s leadership structure.
His relationship with Vincent Kompany also plays an important role in this regard. Freund is said to get along exceptionally well with the Bayern coach. This close collaboration is of great importance for the club’s long-term sporting direction.
While Eberl, as sporting director, bears overall responsibility for the sporting side of the club, Freund is directly involved in numerous squad and transfer matters. At the same time, his area of responsibility has increasingly focused on the development and integration of young players in recent years.
It is particularly in this area that the Austrian has apparently made a very good impression.
Freund is regarded as the architect of the club’s youth development program
According to information from the tz, Freund is even referred to internally as the “architect” of the youth academy. The development of the campus and closer integration between the youth and professional teams are among the key priorities that FC Bayern aims to advance in the long term.
The Munich club is increasingly focused on integrating young talents into the professional team. Freund plays a key role in this effort due to his experience in talent development.
A contract extension would therefore be the next logical step in the long-term restructuring of the club’s sports leadership. With Eberl and Dreesen, two key decision-makers have already signed new contracts through 2029. Now Freund is set to follow suit.
In doing so, the Munich club is prioritizing continuity at the executive level. After several turbulent years, the goal is to establish a stable team that will shape the record champion’s sporting future alongside Kompany.