- Hoeness makes controversial comments about Eberl
- Hamann slams Bayern chief
- Matthaus clarifies he doesn’t get along with chief
Bayern’s honorary president caused a stir with his criticism of Eberl after a busy transfer window that saw the German giants miss out on several high-profile targets, including their failed public pursuit of Nick Woltemade. As well as claiming that Eberl is “quite sensitive”, Hoeness said that he and fellow board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge will hand over Bayern’s business when they have the right people in the right position, which Hamann believes was a dig at the under-fire sporting director. The former player has demanded that the duo sort things out by communicating privately instead of publicly criticising each other. Matthaus, on the other hand, has stated that he found Hoeness’ comments embarrassing.
As well as missing out on the signing of Woltemade, despite reaching an agreement with the new Newcastle striker, the Bavarians also saw Florian Wirtz head to the الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز despite Hoeness’ best efforts to snap him up. Attempts to sign Nico Williams and Bradley Barcola also collapsed, but the German champions were able to splash out £66 million ($88m) to sign لويس دياز من ليفربول. Bayern hoped to make another big attacking signing but settled for the arrival of Nicolas Jackson on an expensive loan that Hoeness says has no chance of becoming permanent due to the conditions of the £56m ($76m) obligation to buy.
Hoeness warned that granting Eberl’s request to buy a player would have been disastrous for the club financially, but his dig about Eberl’s sensitivity is what angered Hamann, who feels such public debates will only lead to a breakup.
Hamann said to سكاي سبورت: “The statements lead me to believe that the relationship will end in the foreseeable future. I don’t know how things should continue after what was said. They shouldn’t talk about each other publicly, but rather with each other. These are things they have to resolve at some point.”
Matthaus also addressed the issue, saying: “I found most of what Uli said embarrassing. Not only regarding me or Max Eberl, but also his statements regarding Nicolas Jackson’s contract details. Hoeness criticises transfer fees, but Bayern itself participates in and contributes to these. That’s why I don’t know what Uli wants from me. They also took the €30 or €35 million for [Kingsley] Coman from Saudi Arabia. There are many contradictions there. If Bayern didn’t need a player, they wouldn’t spend €75 million on Luis Diaz. After the departures of [Thomas] Muller, [Leroy] Sane and then Coman, they were suddenly under pressure and signed Diaz and Jackson. Max Eberl should actually be handling the التحويلات on his own, but ultimately, everything has to be approved from the top.”
Bayern are off to a strong start in the الدوري الألماني despite the off-field drama around the Allianz Arena. They are in action on Saturday against newly-promoted Hamburg, who have taken one point from their first two games.
