Bayern Munich have been swift and efficient in the summer transfer window. The Bavarian club has concluded their business for the summer at the start of July. They have also managed to raise funds through a few sales, ensuring they have balanced the books.
The Bundesliga champions wanted to sign a left-sided forward. Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon was the top target, but he ended up joining FC Barcelona. Bayern pivoted to the signing of Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven. The Moroccan will provide depth in the central attacking positions. For the left-wing spot, Bayern will rely on Arijon Ibrahimovic after his positive loan spell at FC Heidenheim.
Die Roten also strengthened the left-back position by signing Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt. The German defender was targeted by Die Roten after Raphael Guereirro left on a free transfer and Alphonso Davies has struggled due to injuries.
Bayern have managed to keep hold of all their star players amidst intense speculation around the futures of Michael Olise and Luis Diaz. The Bavarian club is currently focusing on the exits of fringe players who were not part of the club’s plans last season.
This window has been the exact opposite of last summer, when Bayern were missing out on targets and scrambling to complete deals on the deadline day. An efficient window has boosted Max Eberl’s stock at Bayern. While talking to the media on Thursday (via AZ), Uli Hoeness admitted that there is a strong chance of Eberl’s contract extension.
Uli Hoeneß asked about the probability of Max Eberl being given a new contract: "For now 100%" [@_kochmaximilian] pic.twitter.com/YLZ9gnc1vu
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Eberl’s current deal at Bayern expires in 2027. The Bavarian club will make a decision on his contract extension during the annual general meeting later this year. Eberl is calm about his situation at the club and remains focused on executing a successful summer transfer window.
Hoeness regrets speculating about Eberl’s future before DFB Pokal final
The Bayern legend also told Sport1 that he regrets talking about Eberl’s future before last season’s DFB Pokal final. Hoeness had insisted that Eberl’s chances of getting a new deal were at 60%. He insisted that it was naïve of him to make those comments. Hoeness has already apologized to Eberl.
While talking to the media on Thursday in Tegernsee, Hoeness also insisted that Bayern are done with the incomings for the summer. He also reassured the Bavarian faithful that Olise and Diaz will be staying in Munich. Diaz will report for pre-season in the coming days, while Olise will join the squad after the pre-season tour.
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