Reports: Bayern boss could step down after chaotic transfer window

A chaotic transfer window at Bayern Munich has sparked speculation that Max Eberl could step down from his role as board member for sport.

Both Bild and tz report that concerns are growing among Bayern Munich’s supervisory board members that Max Eberl may be preparing to step down from his role as board member for sport

Eberl faced significant criticism during a hectic transfer window for Bayern, which saw the club miss out on several top attacking targets before finally securing the loan signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea at the eleventh hour.

The 51-year-old is reportedly frustrated at being publicly and internally held accountable for factors he believes were largely out of his control. The instruction from supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß that Bayern’s final signing had to be a loan further complicated his job.

If Eberl does announce his resignation, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen would be the only remaining member of the executive board, as no replacement has yet been named for departing CFO Michael Diederich.

Such a development would leave the supervisory board, chaired by Herbert Hainer, in an extremely difficult position.