Overview
- The dispute began during the BBL final series when Bamberg coach Anton Gavel reportedly moved to terminate his contract by citing a digital‑signature form error on the agreement that runs to 2027.
- Bamberg owner Michael Stoschek publicly aired internal documents and accused FC Bayern of pointing out the signature flaw to help avoid paying a transfer fee.
- FC Bayern’s commercial director Adrian Sarmiento called those accusations “totaler Quatsch,” said the club denies any role in prompting the contract challenge, and said Bayern wants an orderly solution.
- Bayern expects talks with Bamberg to happen soon now that the season is over, and Thorsten Leibenath will join Bayern as sporting director on July 1 and is believed to be close to Gavel.
- The outcome could have legal and financial consequences for both clubs if the digital‑signature claim stands, and it will shape Bayern’s effort to stabilize its coaching position after a season of missed targets.