Now Is the Time for Bayern to Give Max Eberl a Lifelong Contract!

10 March 2026, Italy, Bergamo: Soccer, Men, Champions League, Atalanta Bergamo - FC Bayern Munich, round of 16, first leg, New Balance Arena, Max Eberl, Bayern Munich's sports director, stands before the game during the TV interview. Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa (Photo by Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty Images) When Max Eberl officially joined the Bayern Munich front office in early 2024 after a spell with RB Leipzig, the move was seen as both bold and somewhat risky. Eberl had previously built a strong reputation during his time with Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he oversaw smart recruitment and helped transform the club into a consistent European contender.

However, Bayern Munich’s expectations and pressures are far greater — and the question now is whether he is the right person to guide the club’s sporting direction long-term. On one hand, there are solid arguments for keeping Eberl. Bayern Munich’s leadership structure had been unstable for several seasons.

Continuity in the Eberl’s role as board member for sport (essentially the personnel manager) could be extremely valuable as the club navigates squad planning, contract renewals, and future transfers. Eberl is known for building sustainable squads and identifying talent before prices skyrocket — skills that could help Bayern balance their spending while remaining competitive in both the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League. Eberl has excelled at talent identification (Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, Jonathan Tah, Tom Bischof), but the perception is that he got worked in contract negotiations for Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, and Dayot Upamecano.

Depending on your perspective about things, your opinion could be shaped in either of those directions. Recent reports indicate that Eberl might have irritated club legends Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß by going rogue. If true, there could be friction building within the walls of Säbener Straße.