Hoeneß on loan deals: this is Eberl’s view | OneFootball

Uli Hoeneß and the supervisory board have set the course for FC Bayern. Now Max Eberl comments on the consequences – and confirms the club management's directive.

The surprising transfer announcement by the honorary president has also caused reactions internally. Max Eberl made it clear at the press conference before the game against Leipzig: "What Uli says publicly is also addressed internally. I don't learn about it through the media."

The Süddeutsche Zeitung had previously reported that the sporting directors were informed that only loan deals are allowed – permanent signings are excluded.

Eberl confirmed that this decision comes from the club's board. "The club has decided that we want to save money. We sold Kingsley Coman and couldn't sign Nick Woltemade. Therefore, I was tasked with bringing in a player on loan."

Directive complicates Eberl's transfer targets

Despite the sale of an important player, the sporting management thus has no budget for transfer fees. Instead, new options must be found through loan models – a directive that creates pressure in the midst of the hot transfer phase. The search for a suitable candidate is already in full swing, but both quality and availability on the market are limited.

The decision for a pure loan model did not come from the sporting sector but was dictated by the supervisory board. While Max Eberl and Christoph Freund see further needs due to numerous absences and a depleted offensive squad, a different path is being pursued in the strategic camp around Hoeneß and Rummenigge. There, the motto is to avoid short-term million-dollar investments – even if the sporting situation is tense.

"Now we have to get creative and find a solution," Eberl continued. According to information from Sky, Christopher Nkunku is considered the desired solution – but only within the framework of a loan deal with a purchase option. However, Chelsea demands a fixed transfer fee that exceeds the currently feasible framework. An initial offer from Munich has already been rejected, yet discussions continue.

Setting the course for 2026 begins now

Such a deal would only be possible if the Londoners significantly accommodate the terms – so far an open scenario. For Eberl, the situation remains without alternatives.

According to SZ, FC Bayern is already planning beyond the current transfer window. The loan player could become a transitional solution before larger restructuring follows in the summer of 2026 – when numerous contracts expire and new players could be specifically targeted.

In this process, internal talents are also moving more into focus. The management hopes to bridge the gaps with support from the campus until the financial conditions for larger transfers are available again.

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