Transfer planning: Bavaria “very happy” with squad – woltemade “from the table”

Max Eberl smiled satisfied after the clear Bayern victory in the Tottenham test. After the 4-0 against the Europa League winner, the Munich sports board felt that the transfer activities of the German football record champions have ended this summer. At least first. FC Bayern is planning the new season without a new international Nick Woltemade.

“Such games as today contribute to the fact that, of course, when making decisions of getting something new, the hurdle is even higher,” said Eberl. “We can now wait and see what is still happening.”

The 51-year-old confirmed that there is no new movement in the case of Woltemade. “We represented our point of view. I think we have tried to play the player. Stuttgart did not signal to talk,” said Eberl. The matter is “off the table”.

VfB Stuttgart is said to have an amount of at least 65 million euros as a transfer fee, according to speculation, FC Bayern had recently offered 55 million euros, including bonus payments. Woltemade, who would like to take the next step, has a contract in Stuttgart until 2028.

Bavaria see no mandatory needs

After the approaches of Luis Díaz (FC Liverpool), Jonathan Tah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) and Tom Bischof (TSG Hoffenheim), the Munich team does not exclude other new stars either. Because of striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, however, “definitely” was not asked, said Eberl.

According to the Munich, there is no mandatory need for further purchases – except after departures. The Woltemade personnel is treated regardless of this because the shooting star at the age of 23 would also be an investment in the future. “The transfer time is still a bit possible,” said sports director Christoph Freund. Basically, one is “very happy” with the squad.

After Díaz Transfer is “pressure out”

Above all, the Colombian Díaz, who was signed for around 75 million euros from FC Liverpool, made it easier to work by the Munich responsible after Florian Wirtz’s break. “With Luis Díaz we made a very important transfer, so there is the pressure out,” said Freund. “We don’t want to get too big, we want quality, but also the chance that young players will get minutes if they deserve it.”

Above all offensive players Lennart Karl. After goals from Harry Kane and Kingsley Coman, the 17-year-old, like Jonah Kusi-Asare (18), triumphed as a scorer. “We are happy about what you brought on the pitch today,” said coach Vincent Kompany.

Contract extension is imminent

Eberl signaled that Karl was in Munich before the contract extension. “It looks very good,” said the 51-year-old. Karl’s contract with the German football record champion is dated until June 30, 2026. In the new season, Karl is said to get the backup for Michael Olise, with his goal against Tottenham. The consultant of the talent is ex-international Michael Ballack, who could be seen near Eberl as part of the test game on the grandstand. He was “very confident” that the contract extension succeeds, said Eberl.

As with Karl, seven other contracts run out at the end of the season. In addition to those of high earners such as Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry, Dayot Upamecano. “Upa is definitely a goal that we want to extend,” said Eberl.

“… then we have to think again”

In contrast, the South Korean Minjea Kim continues to be a candidate for sales. The central defender was not in the starting eleven against Tottenham, which in this form could also appear in the Supercup against VfB Stuttgart at the start of the competitive game in the coming week. “We are currently very satisfied and very happy with the squad,” said Eberl. “But of course someone comes and says I really want to leave the club, then we have to think again again.”

The rehab of long-term injuries Jamal Musiala (broken fabric after ankle cling), Alphonso Davies (cruciate ligament rupture) and Hiroki ito (midfoot break), which the Bayern bosses return towards the end of the first half of the season also affects the transfer planning. “You don’t want to buy any for it because in October, November all three will come back,” said Eberl. “And if we still have the three with us, we have an excellent squad.”

Eberl jokes via “free ticket”

During the upcoming transfer period in winter, Eberl has to work in a changed constellation in the boardroom. CFO Michael Diederich leaves FC Bayern at the end of September. When asked about the new situation, Eberl had a joke. “I also have the finances, I now have a free ticket,” said the 51-year-old. “The Supervisory Board does not know that yet. Please don’t tell him.”