Uli Hoeneß Criticizes Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Over Max Eberl Abstention
FC Bayern München honorary president Uli Hoeneß has criticized supervisory board colleague Karl-Heinz Rummenigge for publicly disclosing his abstention during the contract extension vote for sporting director Max Eberl, according to reports published by SPORT1. In an interview with Welt am Sonntag, Hoeneß expressed disapproval of Rummenigge’s decision to reveal how he voted regarding Eberl’s extension through August, stating that the public disclosure was unnecessary. SPORT1 had previously reported in mid-September that Rummenigge withheld his vote before the former CEO publicly confirmed the move in an interview.
Differing Views Within the Bayern München Boardroom
Despite the public disagreement over Eberl’s new deal running through 2029, Hoeneß maintained that his personal relationship with Rummenigge remains fully intact and better than ever. Hoeneß defended the democratic nature of the club, noting that board members hold the right to their own opinions and drawing comparisons to political votes. At the same time, the honorary president acknowledged his own past reservations regarding Eberl, pointing to public comments around the DFB-Pokal final in May when he evaluated Eberl’s future stability at 60-40. Hoeneß cited earlier concerns about information flow and high contract costs before a subsequent clear-the-air discussion alongside president Herbert Hainer smoothed over internal tensions.
Vincent Kompany Praise and Medical Concerns at Säbener Straße
Shifting focus to the technical staff, Hoeneß expressed absolute confidence in head coach Vincent Kompany, stating that he would immediately offer the Belgian manager another contract extension beyond his current deal that runs until 2029 if requested. Kompany took charge in the summer of 2024, securing consecutive league titles and a domestic cup triumph. However, the club announced that Kompany stood out of the squad for a Champions League game against the FC Arsenal due to recent health concerns. Transported to a Munich hospital for thorough examination under medical care, Kompany left the immediate training and match operations in the hands of his coaching staff.
Hoeneß Evaluates Manuel Neuer Contract Extension
Regarding the goalkeeper position, Hoeneß refused to rule out Manuel Neuer extending his playing career past the expiration of his contract next summer, emphasizing the 40-year-old’s contributions since 2011 while noting that fitness and seasonal performance will dictate future talks. Club officials anticipate evaluating the futures of Neuer and reserve goalkeeper Sven Ulreich around the November international break or the turn of the year, while 23-year-old Jonas Urbig continues to be developed as the eventual successor.
Bayern Reserve Side Faces Penalties for Pyrotechnics
Bayern München’s reserve side faces sporting and financial penalties following pyrotechnic use by supporters during a 4-2 derby victory against 1860 München in the Regionalliga Bayern, as reported by Bild. The club’s scheduled match against DJK Vilzing was subsequently postponed following the medical emergency involving head coach Vincent Kompany on Friday. Bayern München’s senior team is next scheduled to face SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday, October 25, at 17:30 local time (16:30 UTC).
