New Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl mentioned on Tuesday that his earlier try to signal Xabi Alonso for Borussia Monchengladbach doesn’t essentially imply the German champions will goal the Spaniard.
Bayern appointed Eberl as normal supervisor of sports activities till 2027 on Monday.
The 50-year-old held comparable roles at Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig, the place he was identified for recognizing thrilling younger gamers.
However Eberl's first process is to discover a new coach for Bayern, with Thomas Tuchel set to go away in the summertime.
“Now we have to place the puzzle collectively, with gamers and a brand new coach,” Eberl instructed reporters.
Former Bayern midfielder and present Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso, who has his unbeaten aspect on the right track for a first-ever Bundesliga title, has been carefully linked with the job.
Eberl tried to carry Alonso to Gladbach in 2021 when he was accountable for Actual Sociedad's B workforce.
Eberl mentioned on Tuesday he would “not touch upon names” however admitted he had been an admirer of the previous Spain worldwide for a few years.
“Throughout my conversations with Xabi three years in the past, he was the second-team coach of Actual Sociedad.
“He instructed me it was nonetheless a bit too early: 'I nonetheless want to realize some expertise right here', and that's what I favored about him.
“However you possibly can't draw any conclusions between that and at the moment.”
Along with Alonso, German media have linked former Actual Madrid coach and France's 1998 World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane with Bayern.
Eberl mentioned rebuilding the membership was “not rocket science” however insisted he’s “not the savior”.
Eberl got here by means of Bayern's youth system and performed one senior match for the membership earlier than heading to Bochum.
“It's an enormous pleasure for me; it's nice to return dwelling,” he mentioned.
A run of three consecutive defeats value coach Tuchel his job.
Bayern mentioned Tuchel would go away the membership “by mutual consent”, however the coach instructed reporters on Saturday that he would have favored to stay on the membership.
Bayern are eight factors behind Leverkusen with eleven video games left to play this season and are at risk of a last-16 elimination within the Champions League, trailing 1-0 after the primary leg in opposition to Lazio.
Eberl additionally addressed rumors that Canadian full-back Alphonso Davies is on the verge of leaving, with stories suggesting he may signal for Actual Madrid.
Davies' contract expires in 2025.
“After all it’s by no means good to lose gamers totally free,” mentioned Eberl.
“When you can’t obtain an extension, you have to act proactively.”
