Eberl dismisses Kompany exit talk, relaxed over own Bayern future
Bayern Munich's sporting director Max Eberl has publicly dismissed speculation linking head coach Vincent Kompany with a move away from the club, while expressing a relaxed stance regarding his own contractual future. Speaking to TZ München, Eberl laughed off attention from other European clubs towards Kompany, who only joined Bayern last summer, and stressed the coach's long-term commitment to the Bundesliga giants.
Eberl pointed directly to Kompany's contract, which runs until 2029, as the definitive reason for his confidence. "Let them watch. He has a contract until 2029," Eberl stated. He went on to praise the 39-year-old manager's qualities, placing him among the coaching elite despite his relative youth. "Even though he's only turning 40, he already belongs to the very elite group of coaches. Because he's a very clever, intelligent person. And I mean really clever," Eberl explained.
The director of sport further elaborated that Kompany's standing is self-made and growing daily through his conduct and work. "He's always been very highly respected too. But he makes that respect grow [for himself] every day, simply by just being himself," Eberl added. This firm backing comes during a period of significant transition at Bayern, following a trophyless season and the high-profile appointment of Kompany from Burnley.
Shifting focus to his own position, Eberl, who returned to Bayern in a major front-office role earlier this year, expressed notable calm about his deal which expires in June 2027. He contrasted his current perspective with past anxieties. "It used to make me very nervous. Now, with my learnings, I say: Hey, I'll do my thing – and then people will tell me whether they're satisfied or not," he said.
Eberl's approach is rooted in a belief that performance will dictate outcomes, a lesson he says he has learned about how the club operates. "I learned how things work at Bayern. If I do my job well, the people I frequently discuss and talk to will also make their decisions," he noted. While acknowledging he picks up on private conversations, his public focus remains squarely on football matters. "Like I said – I'm calm [about the situation] and focused on what's happening on the pitch," the 52-year-old concluded.
The comments from a key decision-maker provide a public show of stability for a club that has experienced considerable upheaval in its leadership and dugout over the past year. By emphatically shutting down early rumors around Kompany and projecting personal assurance, Eberl aims to project an image of unified, long-term planning at the Allianz Arena as the team prepares for a crucial season under its new coach.
