Hoeneß Apologises and Publicly Backs Max Eberl at Bayern

Overview

• Uli Hoeneß said he apologised to sporting director Max Eberl for comments he gave to Spiegel that were published before the DFB Cup final and called his own handling of the matter naïve.
• Hoeneß earlier described Eberl's chances of staying beyond his 2027 contract as “60:40,” a remark that provoked surprise and tension inside the club.
• Eberl said he and Hoeneß have “cleared the air” and that their relationship is very good following the apology.
• Hoeneß told reporters he would now “currently put at 100%” Eberl’s chances of remaining at Bayern, though he did not sign off any formal extension himself.
• Any contract extension must be approved by Bayern’s supervisory board, which is expected to consider the matter at a meeting likely to take place at the end of August, with the outcome determining the club’s sporting continuity.