Max Eberl has learned how to navigate through differing opinions at Bayern Munich

In a recent interview with Sport Bild’s Henning Feindt, Christian Falk, and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl was asked this relatively odd question: “When was the last time Uli Hoeneß praised you?”

Like a pro, Eberl answered the question earnestly.

“We met before our Annual General Meeting, and Uli emphasized that he liked our approach. But it’s not just about Uli Hoeneß. This was a process we all had to go through together: Uli, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Jan-Christian Dreesen, Herbert Hainer, and myself. It was partly a process of coming together over the last few months, during which there were also discussions and disagreements, both internally and externally. But all of this has contributed significantly to where we are today. We know that there will sometimes be differing opinions, but above all, we know what we have in each other,” said Eberl. “I’m a very emotional person, but there was never a moment when I said: I’m done. When I’m challenged, that motivates me, like: Okay, I’ll keep going and prove that I’m the right man for the job.”

Eberl is going to have tiptoe through internal channels at times, but he is gaining trust. It is complicated, draining, and far from easy, but Eberl seems to be thriving in a high-pressure environment, where he is always under intense scrutiny.

Not too shabby…

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