Max Eberl: Jürgen Klopp did excellent work at Dortmund; reports of tension between me and Christoph Freund are nonsense

This Friday at 03:00 Beijing time (CEST), Bayern will host Bodø/Glimt in the opening match of the new Champions League group stage. Ahead of the match, Eberl gave an exclusive interview to Bild. In this third part of the interview (we've split it into three sections due to length), he discusses Freund, Jürgen Klopp, Jamal Musiala, and more.

After winning the DFB-Pokal in May, you celebrated with a cigar. Do you still smoke cigars after extending your contract?

Dreesen's contract was also extended. I celebrated with him and the supervisory board members. I didn't smoke a cigar, but a few days later I did celebrate privately with the most important people in my life, without a big ceremony.

Jürgen Klopp recently visited Säbener Straße. Did you speak with him?

I spoke with Jürgen Klopp during the match against Stuttgart. My relationship with Jürgen Klopp has always been good. While we're not particularly close, we're always happy to see each other.

I admire him, and it's always interesting to talk with him. He's an excellent choice for German football. He's someone who can take a team forward, but he alone can't solve all the problems.

Does his history with Bayern's traditional rival Dortmund still have an impact?

Jürgen Klopp will have many Bayern players to rely on in the future, but there's no denying that he achieved great success with Dortmund, and Bayern must accept that. However, Jürgen Klopp remains focused on German football, so he follows Bayern's developments closely.

Do you think Ulreich will become Germany's number one goalkeeper in the future?

That decision isn't mine to make. We assess that he has great potential and can certainly imagine him becoming Manuel Neuer's successor. He will continue to learn from Neuer. I already see him as a potential goalkeeper for the German national team, but when and how that happens, I can't say.

There are often reports of tension between you and Freund. What do you think about this?

Nonsense! This is something that's been made up completely, and I don't understand why. I don't know where this information comes from. Freund and I have been working together at Bayern for two and a half years, and in my view, we work together excellently. Everyone's responsibilities are clear, and the work is both enjoyable and fulfilling. We work day and night, doing our best to support FC Bayern Munich.

Freund's contract expires next summer. As sporting director, will you be directly involved in his future?

Extending his contract should happen quickly and carefully. For me, it's not a question of whether to extend or not.

There are many rumors about scout chief Schmadtke reportedly leaving Bayern. What is his current situation?

He still has one year left on his contract, and in my view, he's one of the best scouts and team planners in Germany, which is why we signed him. We will discuss what happens after his contract expires, but the reports I see in the media about him are unacceptable. This situation cannot continue.

Jamal Musiala missed several pre-season training sessions, which affected his performance on the pitch. How is FC Bayern Munich supporting him?

Unlike others, we've been managing this situation for some time. Currently I'm optimistic. His medication has been adjusted, and the situation is developing in a positive direction.

The most important thing now is to give him complete rest. I hope that when he returns to the pitch, everyone's focus will return to the game itself, and he will receive sufficient rest and support.

Suppose Sport Bild interviews you again in two years: what changes do you think Bayern needs to make to say it has reached a new level?

If I want to shape the future, I must understand the club's past, learn from previous experiences, and use those lessons to define the future. We must start today. We've been doing this for the past two years, and we want to continue.

I can't guarantee winning the Champions League, as that requires careful consideration. But of course we hope to win the Champions League at least once in the next two years. We want to maintain FC Bayern Munich's competitive strength in the league, secure our financial stability, and keep our fans happy.

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