Max Eberl glad Bayern Munich isn’t a selling club

Q: Why does Max Eberl appreciate Bayern Munich's approach to player transfers?

Max Eberl appreciates Bayern Munich's approach because it allows the club to retain key players instead of having to sell them, which he experienced at his previous clubs.

Q: What does it mean for a club to be labeled a 'selling club'?

A 'selling club' is one that frequently sells players for profit, often prioritizing financial gains over competitive success.

Q: How does Bayern Munich's transfer strategy differ from other clubs?

Bayern Munich's transfer strategy focuses on maintaining a strong squad by keeping important players, rather than relying on selling them to balance finances.

Max Eberl glad Bayern Munich isn’t a selling club

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Max Eberl expressed satisfaction that Bayern Munich is not a selling club, emphasizing the team's commitment to retaining key players. He highlighted this as a key factor in his decision to join Bayern, contrasting it with his previous experiences at other clubs.

MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 27: Max Eberl of FC Bayern Muenchen talks to the press during the the press conference at Saebener Straße on February 27, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images

Bayern Munich is known for its sense of fiscal discipline, a result of which is a regular desire to offset large transfer spends with player sales. But don’t mistake that as falling into the pattern of being a so-called ‘selling club’, a club where it can seem turning over players for profit is a business model in itself — in lieu of competitive mandates.

Not in Bavaria. The German record champions are always expected to deliver top performances and results in all competitions. And for executive board member for sport Max Eberl, that was exactly a selling point: Bayern’s ability to put its foot down whenever it wanted to keep a player important enough to build around.

“That’s one of the reasons I was particularly looking forward to working at FC Bayern: being able to say here, I’m not selling a player,” Eberl explained in April comments captured by Tz journalists Manuel Bonke and Hanna Reif (via @iMiaSanMia). “I had to sell at Gladbach and also at Leipzig.”

If there is one player Eberl is pointedly referring to, it is superstar winger Michael Olise. Since arriving from Crystal Palace in 2024, the Frenchman has been on a productive rampage, shining in both domestic competitions and the Champions League.

“He has a contract until 2029,” Eberl continued wryly when asked about Olise. “I don’t need to say anything more.”

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