Max Eberl has made it clear that Uli Hoeneß's recent vote of confidence meant a great deal to him.
After Hoeneß publicly declared he was "100%" behind Bayern Munich's sporting director, Eberl admitted the backing was encouraging during a period when his future has been the subject of speculation.
"I was very pleased with Uli's words on Thursday, I make no secret of that. One prefers to hear praise rather than criticism. I'm trying to do the job for Bayern Munich and convince the people who make the decisions that I'm not a bad choice. In the end, the supervisory board will decide. If they want me to continue, then I'm ready to talk," Eberl told Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
It is a measured response from Eberl, who acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his position while emphasizing that his focus remains on doing what is best for Bayern Munich. Rather than ***** uming his future is secure, he pointed out that the final decision rests with the club's supervisory board.
Hoeneß's public endorsement was the strongest backing Eberl has received in recent weeks, but it does not guarantee anything. For now, Eberl appears content to let his work speak for itself and wait for the club's leadership to decide whether he will continue leading Bayern Munich's sporting project beyond this season.

#hoene #munich #future

Reports have claimed that Bayern Munich are set to sign Bara Sapoko Ndiaye permanently from Gambinos Stars, but the move has yet to be officially announced.
Asked for an update on Bayern's pursuit of the 18-year-old, board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed that the deal is nearing completion.
"It's becoming increasingly likely and shouldn't take much longer," Eberl told reporters during Bayern's Asia Tour.
After spending the second half of last season on loan at Bayern, Ndiaye is expected to join the club permanently for a fee "significantly below" €5 million, according to German media reports.

#eberl #reports #permanently #gambinos

There were rumors floating around in the spring that Bayern Munich would consider a move for Atalanta attacker Charles De Ketelaere.
The 25-year-old drew attention to himself with a strong showing in the World Cup, but it does not look like he will be joining the Bavarians any time soon:
When I was there at the press conference with Max Eberl, I thought it would be wise to ask Bayern's director of sport about the links to Charles De Ketelaere. He was laughing when I asked him if it was true or not true that the Belgian was on the list at Bayern Munich, and told me that it's "not true."
It is so odd to be in the heart of the transfer window with little-to-no hope for Bayern Munich to make a move. The roster is strong, deep, and settled and De Ketelaere, while interesting, would be a true luxury move at this point.
It can be ****** umed that the acquisition of Ismael Saibari killed any chance of Bayern Munich picking up the Belgian.

#ketelaere #move #belgian #atalanta

It's The Basketball Tournament Championship game day!
La Familia takes on Davis Steel today at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington with $2 million on the line for the winner.
Davis Steel has previously been known as Eberlein Drive in past years in the TBT, and knocked La Familia out of TBT last summer. Interestingly enough, Davis Steel was a sponsor of La Familia last year during TBT.
It's been an exciting run for La Familia through the tournament with some big wins and memorable moments, but today is the day that La Familia can cap it all off with a big win.
If you're headed out to Historic Memorial Coliseum today, remember that today is a white-out! And if you're planning to watch from home today, we've got all the info you need to know.

#davis

La Familia has made its first run to The Basketball Tournament's championship game in its third year competing in the summer event.
The Kentucky basketball alumni squad defeated JHX Hoops, Kansas' alumni team, 78-65 on Wednesday, July 29, in a TBT semifinal matchup. Former UK guard Archie Goodwin led La Familia in scoring, putting up a game-high 28 points.
Former Wildcats and others will face Davis Steel, a collection of former college basketball players from schools across the country, which came out of the "non-alumni" side of the bracket. Davis Steel competed in previous years as Eberlein Drive and eliminated La Familia in the round of 16 last summer.
The winner of the game, which takes place at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, will take home the $2 million prize. The money distribution is determined by the team and its players.
"To be able to win this — like, the money is cool, but to be able to do this for the school, I think is dope, because it just shows, like, 'Hey, even though (these) guys aren't in the NBA, they still are really good, and they're able to compete,'" Goodwin said. "That's kind of my mindset going in: I wanted to show that we still have that caliber — whether it's NBA or not — with our group, and I think we're doing a good job of that.

#former #game #alumni #summer

Is Uli Hoeneß mellowing in his old age? Say it ain't so! After months of pushing for sales, the Bayern Munich legend is relieving board member for sport Max Eberl of that pressure. While Hoeneß wants to see a few sales, it is no longer a requirement for Eberl to keep his job.
"If we can now manage to move one or two players on — which is what we'd ideally like to do — that would be great. But I also want to make one thing absolutely clear: a contract with Bayern Munich is sacrosanct. That means if, in the end, no suitable solution is found, we'll keep the players," Hoeneß said.
This is pretty significant as Bayern Munich has three pretty expensive surplus players on the roster at the moment. Per Capology, João Palhinha (€12,000,000 total pay package), Bryan Zaragoza (€8,490,000 total pay package), and Sacha Boey (€4,340,000 total pay package) all carry significant financial burdens without much hope for playing time.
Another big candidate for sale is Hiroki Itō (€4,700,000 total pay package), but as the squad's fourth center-back, he — at least — has a role that would be needed and a pay package commensurate with his role.
No doubt, Eberl will still try to unload those aforementioned players (and maybe a few youngsters as well), but not feeling like he will lose his job if he cannot move those players is like a big relief.

#players #package

Bayern Munich's new defender Nathaniel Brown will wear the No. 11 shirt for the club.
The versatile left-back will be wearing the number in a rather unorthodox manner, as the No. 11 is normally ***** ociated with forward players. While defensive players definitely have worn similar numbers before, it is still considered a departure from tradition.
However, Bayern is no stranger to odd number choices, with backup striker Sandro Wagner choosing the No. 2 and central midfielder Xabi Alonso wearing the No. 3 in his debut season. The latter did switch to his preferred No. 14 in the season after, though.
According to board member for sport Max Eberl, as captured by iMiaSanMia, the number was originally offered to winger Michael Olise, who wears the number for France. However, Olise reportedly wanted to keep his No. 17 shirt for Bayern. Whether the number was also offered to fellow winger Luis Díaz is unknown.
Bayern's No. 11 has had a variety of owners over the past decade, including Douglas Costa, James Rodríguez, and Kingsley Coman. The number was most recently worn by Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson. Perhaps the most notable player who wore it was Stefan Effenberg, who captained Bayern to a Bundesliga and Champions League double while wearing said number.

#number #wearing #worn #season

Left back Nathaniel Brown has said he wants to continu8e to impress and Bayern Munich like at previous club Eintracht Frankfurt and in the German national team.
"I want to show what I can do. I know what I can do and what I can't," Brown said at his presentation on Wednesday at Bayern's pre-season training camp in the Bavarian town of Rottach-Egern.
"The coach has already shown me what I do well. I've spoken with him a lot. I want to play as many games as possible, help the team, and ultimately win ***** les."
Brown will compete with Alphonso Davies for the left back position. The Canada captain has been plagued by injuries, but Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said they are not really considering selling him.
Brown made a big impression in Frankfurt which brought him into the national team, where he was among very few German players to do well at the World Cup where the team went out in the last 32.

#team #german #national #well

Max Eberl has made it clear that he feels at home at Bayern Munich — and is open to staying for the long term.
The Bayern Munich sporting director has acknowledged that his work at the club should ultimately be judged by the decisions and progress made during his time in the role.
"I think we have set some very, very good things in motion. I feel very comfortable here. My job should be **** sed. And if they think my job is good, then I am prepared to stay at Bayern longer," Eberl told DAZN (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
The comments offer an interesting insight into Eberl's future at Bayern Munich. Rather than focusing on outside noise or speculation, he appears to be putting the emphasis on the work being done behind the scenes and the results that follow.
Eberl has played an important role in shaping the club's sporting direction alongside Christoph Freund, Vincent Kompany, and the rest of the Bayern Munich leadership. The club has made significant moves in recent transfer windows while also working to build a squad capable of competing for the biggest trophies.

#role

The financial landscape of football continues to evolve, with transfer fees, wages, and agent commissions reaching unprecedented levels. Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl recently shared his thoughts on the growing costs of the modern game and the increasingly influential role agents play in shaping the transfer market.
"The sums of money involved today are, of course, sometimes very high, and one could certainly say that the role of agents has perhaps become too large. I've already been part of commissions that tried to give the whole business a certain form, a framework, but in a free market economy, that's not so easy to implement. It's a very complex topic, we all know that," Eberl told Sport1's Stefan ****** berger (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "You have to weigh things up carefully and then say "no" when the demands are disproportionate. Of course, there are also many good agents you can work with, but also some who are somewhat more radical and ruthless. But as I said: as a club, you can always decide for yourself whether you want to do things or not."
Eberl's comments reflect one of the biggest challenges facing elite clubs today. Building a top squad is no longer just about identifying talented players. Clubs must also navigate complicated negotiations involving salaries, signing bonuses, agent commissions, and a growing list of financial considerations that can dramatically alter the cost of a transfer.
What stands out most is Eberl's emphasis on discipline. Rather than criticizing agents as a whole, he acknowledged that many are valuable partners while recognizing that others push negotiations to extremes. His point is that clubs ultimately retain the power to walk away if a deal no longer makes financial or sporting sense.
That philosophy has become increasingly important as the market continues to inflate. Bayern Munich has built its reputation on competing with Europe's biggest spenders while remaining financially responsible, and Eberl's comments suggest that approach is not changing. The club is willing to invest when it sees value, but it also recognizes that not every transfer is worth completing at any cost.

#market #bayern

Max Eberl and Bayern Munich have been busy in the summer transfer window through the FIFA World Cup season. As part of the changes to the squad, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye is set to be signed on a long term deal with the club. The Senegalese midfielder is expected to replace out the outgoing veteran and **** tuple champion Leon Goretzka.
Ndiaye had earned his favor from Vincent Kompany and got several opportunities with the first team in the second half of the season. Albeit not as risk taking as the sensational Lennart Karl, Ndiaye proved to be a robust midfielder who could hold his own against high pressing opponents. His awareness, technical skill and physical resilience saw him shuffle the ball smoothly at the back or find an occasional through ball. His one touch short passing is a special highlight of his composure.
Per Kicker's reporter Frank Linkesch, Ndiaye will be behind Joshua Kimmich, Aleksander Pavlović and Tom Bischof in the midfield order. Considering his age and experience, this is a very valuable position for his development. The full details are captured by iMiaSanMia below:
Despite their partnership, money was an important factor in the talks between Bayern and Gambinos Stars over Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Bayern will pay a fee 'significantly under' €5m for the Senegalese international. Bara will take Leon Goretzka's spot in the squad and will be behind Kimmich, Pavlović and Bischof in the pecking order. Bara is highly rated at the club and was also part of the reason Noël Aséko was sold to Frankfurt. He will begin pre-season training with Bayern in the coming days.
Formed in 2023, Bayern Munich tied up with LAFC to form Red&Gold Football, a joint venture to scout and aid in the development of talents from across the globe. Ndiaye's parent club Gambino Stars a renowned football academy became a partner of the joint venture. Per LAFC, the aim of the partnership is "to provide the top players of The Gambia and other West African nations with a controlled, self-determined path to the top European leagues as well as Major League Soccer (USA)."

#season #sapoko #senegalese #leon

Herbert Hainer has offered a strong endorsement of Bayern Munich's latest acquisitions, Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, highlighting exactly why the club believes both players can make an impact at the highest level.
"Max Eberl has certainly done a good job by bringing in those two players. Both are very good players, as they showed at the World Cup. Saibari was outstanding until his injury and scored in every game. Brown is an excellent player who can really help us. He has great pace and is a perfect fit for FC Bayern," Hainer told Abendzeitung's Maximilian Koch (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
Saibari's World Cup performances appear to have played a major role in raising his profile. The attacking midfielder was one of the tournament's standout performers before injury interrupted his campaign, and his goalscoring consistency made a particularly strong impression. Scoring in every game before being forced out is a remarkable achievement and underlines the quality Bayern Munich believes it is bringing into its squad.
Brown, meanwhile, offers a different but equally valuable profile. His pace gives Bayern Munich another dynamic option on the flank, while his ability to cover ground quickly could be particularly important in Vincent Kompany's high-intensity system. Hainer's comment that Brown is a "perfect fit for FC Bayern" suggests the club sees more than just potential in the young defender.
Together, the two signings represent another important step in Bayern Munich's squad planning. Both players impressed on the biggest international stage, and now they will have the opportunity to prove that they can translate that form to the Allianz Arena.

#bayern #players #believes

Bayern Munich remain keen admirers of Bradley Barcola amid reports of Real Madrid interest in Michael Olise.
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Christian Falk reports for CF Bayern Insider that the France international is on the shortlist as a potential option to replace their No.17 in case he departs for La Liga.
The expectation remains that the right-sided winger will stay put at the Allianz Arena this summer.
It’s worth emphasising that FC Bayern’s hands (or, more specifically, director of sport Max Eberl’s) are tied in the current market.

#munich #real #olise

While much of the attention surrounding Bayern Munich’s front office has centered on player transfers and squad planning, another important piece of the club’s future could soon be addressed behind the scenes.
According to a report from Sport Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia), sporting director Christoph Freund is in an excellent position to earn a contract extension. Although his current deal runs through 2027, decisions regarding his future will be made by Bayern Munich’s executive board — Jan-Christian Dreesen, Max Eberl, and Rouven Kasper — rather than the club’s supervisory board. That confidence appears to be well deserved:
Christoph Freund’s contract also expires in 2027. His future is not decided by the supervisory board, but by the executive board (Dreesen, Eberl & Rouven Kasper). Freund has extremely good prospects of a new contract. His work with the first team and the Campus, where he has been given more responsibility, is highly valued at the club.
Since arriving at Bayern Munich, Freund has become an increasingly important figure within the club’s sporting structure. While much of his work has focused on supporting the first team alongside Eberl, his responsibilities have expanded beyond the senior squad. His involvement with Bayern’s Campus and youth development system has reportedly been particularly well received, reflecting the club’s continued emphasis on building a sustainable pipeline of talent.
That dual role is significant. Bayern Munich has long prided itself on balancing immediate success with long-term planning, and having executives who can oversee both first-team recruitment and player development is critical to achieving that balance. Freund’s growing influence suggests the club sees him as an important part of that vision.

#club #munich #first

Eintracht Frankfurt are close to reaching a verbal agreement with 20-year-old midfielder Noël Aséko, according to Bild .
The German youth international, who spent the last two seasons on loan at 2. Bundesliga side Hannover, is of interest to Frankfurt, who believe they can fend off interest from outside of Germany.
The problem for Die Adler is that Bayern are interested in integrating the young player into their squad for next season and are yet to decide whether to sell him. Aséko can play at right midfield and right wing-back in addition to his defensive midfield role, making him an ideal option for the Bavarians.
Bayern would demand between €10m-€12m if they decide to sell the German player. It's reported that the good relationship between Bayern sporting director Max Eberl and his counterpart Markus Krösche at Eintracht can help negotiations between the two clubs go smoothly.
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According to a report from Sport Bild journalists Julian Agardi, Christian Falk, and Johannes Wolf, Bayern Munich has told the agents for Hiroki Itō to find him a new home. The player seems to want to go to LaLiga, but Bayern Munich also wants €20 million for him — a number that will not be easy to get:
Bayern have told Hiroki Itō‘s agents to actively look for a new club for their client. The Spanish league is an attractive destination for Itō. Bayern want around €20m.
Itō is still a good player, but after his foot injury, Bayern Munich seems wary of his long-term prospects. With a few other injury ****** e players on the roster, the Bavarians might just want to cut their losses and move on. Getting a fee of €20 million for Itō could prove to be difficult.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are not likely to be interested, which takes two big money clubs immediately out of the mix. Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl might have to get flexible with that number.
All things considered, FC Barcelona would like to try and find a way to keep Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford:

Bayern Munich board member for sport wanted to show some support to injured star Lennart Karl, who picked up an injury on Friday that will keep him out of the World Cup.
"Missing out on a World Cup at the last minute is incredibly painful of course, and the news came as a shock to the whole of FC Bayern. But it doesn't change the fact that Lenny has so much talent, passion and potential. He more than deserved to be at this World Cup thanks to his outstanding first season as a professional," Eberl told FCBayern.com. "Lenny will receive all the support he needs at FC Bayern. We'll get back on the pitch as soon as possible – and we all know that he still has many major tournaments ahead of him. He himself is already looking ahead and says he'll come back stronger. That's what I like about him, and that's the spirit you need at times like this."
Karl will have to stay positive and be resilient. Surely, missing out on the World Cup where he could have played an important role for Germany has to cut deep.
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Kicker.de has reported that Julian Nagelsmann gathered the entire 26-man Germany squad and staff at the hotel to show support for Lennart Karl who's World Cup dream was ended by an injury yesterday.
"Julian said a few words, the whole team was there. Lennart also managed to say a few words, even though it was difficult for him. He was extremely sad. I think he shed a few tears," said DFB president Bernd Neuendorf.
Further support came from back home as Bayern Munich's director of sport Max Eberl also chimed in, ensuring the 18-year-old will receive all the support needed to recover.
“Missing out of a World Cup so shortly before the start is, of course, extremely painful, and the news was a shock for everyone at FC Bayern – but it doesn't change how much talent, passion, and future Lenny has.
"He more than deserved this World Cup with his outstanding first professional season. Lenny will receive all the support he needs at FC Bayern to get back on the pitch soon.

Do the oddsmakers know something about John Stones and Bayern Munich?

Last weekend, Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl shot down any thought that the club had interest in head coach Vincent Kompany’s former teammate, Manchester City defender John Stones.
Or…did he?
Per Betano, Bayern Munich is still the leader in the clubhouse to land Stones:
Bayern Munich are heavy favourites to sign John Stones this summer following his release from Manchester City, according to Betano.
Stones has departed the Etihad after a trophy-laden spell at the club, landing six Premier League ***** les, the Champions League, three FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the Club World Cup and the Uefa Super Cup.

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A second-half charge from Penn Manor in Tueday's District 3 quarterfinal ended the season for ***** eberland Valley and the Eagles' seven seniors.