At 03:00 CEST on Friday, FC Bayern Munich will host Bodø/Glimt in the first match of this season's Champions League group stage. Ahead of the match, Eberl gave an exclusive interview to Bild. In the second part of the interview (we've split it into three parts due to length), he discussed his thoughts on Michael Olise and other topics.

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There were many transfer rumors this summer about Michael Olise and Real Madrid. Has Olise or his representative ever contacted you about a transfer?

Never. Not even once. During the World Cup, he sent me a message and I hesitated to open it. (laughs) I'm not sure if he was really talking about it, but it was a photo of him with Manu Koné.

Koné is someone I brought to Gladbach back then, and there was even a heart emoji under the photo. They sent me warm greetings from the United States. After that, I asked Michael Olise if he wanted to wear number 11 next season, but he wanted to keep number 17. That's how our exchange went, so everything is fine.

How would you describe Michael Olise as a player?

He's someone who just wants to play football. A viral video this summer showed it perfectly: he was playing football in New York in his socks. I like him. I like his style. Although sometimes it's quite challenging for journalists. (laughs)

But I get along with him well. He's an outstanding footballer and a person with a strong personality. He says "football is my life," and that's exactly what we want.

What do you think would be a fair price to sell him for?

If you want to win the Champions League, this question doesn't even arise. That's the appeal of FC Bayern Munich: you don't need to compromise on money.

His contract expires in 2029. When do you plan to discuss a new deal?

He has developed greatly in our team. We will certainly sit down at the right time to discuss what comes next. He still has three years left on his contract – I want to emphasize: there's no release clause. I'm just saying that by next summer, we should know whether he's willing to extend or not.

Unlike the situation with Michael Olise, your contract negotiations with Kane have been ongoing for several weeks. How confident are you that the negotiations will ultimately be successful?

Kane had an impressive career before joining FC Bayern Munich, but he only won titles here. I believe he has developed greatly in terms of charm and leadership. You can sense that he has found his home in Munich, at the club, and in the team. I can't think of any reason why he wouldn't extend.

Have you set a deadline for yourself?

We don't want this to drag on forever, and it won't.

How likely is it that Kane will win the Ballon d'Or?

I've seen his performances over the past two years. He has broken several records and is a top-class player. For me, there is no one else who is suitable for the Ballon d'Or besides Kane.

About two weeks ago, you extended your contract with the club. Before that, the board had made many public comments about your performance at Bayern. How do you feel about that?

When I first arrived at Gladbach, some people said I got the job just because I cycled past. When I went to Leipzig, people accused me of moving from tradition to business.

When I came to Bayern, people questioned: "Can he handle it?" I had to work hard for everything and commit fully to the job. You need direct experience working at Bayern. You can't prepare for it in advance.

Only being with the club itself allows you to understand it. My guiding principle is always to do my best. That's the most trustworthy thing for a sporting director. I try not to pay attention to outside debate.

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