Bayern Transfers: Eberl Addresses Winter Departures

As FC Bayern prepares for the second half of the season, possible departures are also coming into focus. The situation could soon change for one player in particular.

After the 5-0 win in the friendly at RB Salzburg, Max Eberl was asked directly about Sacha Boey’s future and reacted with clear words: “When Hiroki is back and Phonzie is back, we have full-backs en masse, of very high quality, and then it can be really difficult for one or two players. Then it makes sense if you think about changing something.” He also pointed out that there is still enough time for changes; the winter transfer window is open until February 2nd.

It was previously reported that Sacha Boey would probably no longer have a chance under coach Vincent Kompany. In his last competitive game against Leverkusen on November 1st, he played for around a quarter of an hour – since then he has not played another minute. Although the 25-year-old continued to sit on the bench regularly, Kompany consistently refrained from playing. In the past few weeks, Boey was officially reported sick, including in Salzburg.

Does Christoph Freund open the door for Boey to leave?

According to information from Munich Evening newspaper There is also said to have been internal criticism of his attitude. In one specific case, he took too long to change before a planned substitution, whereupon Kompany canceled the substitution at short notice. Boey hasn’t played a role since then.

Boey moved from Istanbul to Munich in January 2024 for around 30 million euros. He was repeatedly set back by injuries – muscle tears, meniscus problems and an ankle injury caused him to miss 36 competitive games. Even under Kompany he could only recommend himself for a short time. In the current season he has made 14 appearances, six of which were from the start.

A sale in January is likely. Crystal Palace in particular is considered a potential buyer. The club is looking for reinforcements on the right side of defense. According to information from THE Palace is monitoring developments closely. Christoph Freund could play a central role: The Bayern sports director knows Palace coach Oliver Glasner from their time together at RB Salzburg, a possible door opener for a quick change. The transfer fee is between 15 and 20 million euros.