Max Eberl details the process of signing a player for Bayern Munich
It always looks easier than it is.
MUNICH, GERMANY - JANUARY 23: Board member sports Max Eberl of FC Bayern Munich during a the press conference on the day before the bundesliga match against FC Augsburg at Säbener Strasse on January 23, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images Sustained success, revenue generation, and a fanbase that spans the farthest reaches of the globe — these markers separate an average team from Bayern Munich.
Therefore, Die Rekordmeister attracts footballing talent to Munich the way a bright light draws a swarm of insects. Committing that talent to pen and paper is, however, a different story. But how complex can bringing a player to an elite side like Bayern be?
Surprisingly, very. Max Eberl knows the nuances of signing players better than anyone else — it is his job, after all. He doesn’t point out a player he likes, get out his wallet and pay.
No, this isn’t as simple as breaking out the piggy bank, walking into a toy store, and picking out the one you like. Eberl needs permission from mom and dad. “First, I talk to Vinnie and Christoph about the player, and then in discussions with Jan (Dreesen), the financial aspect comes into play,” the Bayern board member for sport explained (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ).