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Bayern Munich president disputes reports of Max Eberl scrutiny

The summer was dotted with rumors that Max Eberl was under pressure to keep his job as board member for sport at Bayern Munich, beyond the expiration of his existing contract. Even after his extension to 2029, reports continued that…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bayern Munich president disputes reports of Max Eberl scrutiny
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer denied reports of internal hesitation regarding Max Eberl's contract extension.
  • The club extended the contracts of both Max Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen by two years in August.
  • Hainer blamed persistent media questioning for previous skeptical comments made by honorary president Uli Hoeneß.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has strongly disputed media reports suggesting there was internal tension and hesitation regarding the contract extension of board member for sport Max Eberl. Hainer clarified that the club's supervisory board had always planned to make a decision in August, which resulted in two-year contract extensions for both Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen.

Hainer also addressed previous comments made by honorary president Uli Hoeneß, who had given Eberl "60-40" odds of securing a new contract. Hainer attributed those remarks to persistent questioning from the press, reiterating that the supervisory board acted in a constructive and consistent manner to secure the extensions.

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