Eberl under pressure: FC Bayern wants to reduce salaries by 20 percent!

Eberl under pressure: FC Bayern wants to reduce salaries by 20 percent!

München, Deutschland - On May 14, 2025, an important meeting of the supervisory board of FC Bayern took place. Focused on financial issues, Max Eberl was present to present his financial plan. The most prominent members of the Supervisory Board are Uli Hoeneß, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Herbert Hainer. Eberl presented a concept that aims to reduce salary expenses by 20 percent, despite several ongoing high -doping contracts, including those of Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry.

In the meeting, there was also a discussion about Eberl's communication with regard to the Ibiza trip of Bayern professionals. At first Eberl had put a veto against the trip, but allowed her after the home game against Gladbach. The Supervisory Board found the U -turn to be less dramatic than was shown in the media.

salary expenses and squad planning

With regard to the future, FC Bayern plans to significantly reduce its salary expenses, which is currently between 320 and 340 million euros. The goal is to get less than 300 million euros, which also explains why no new players were obliged in winter. In particular, sales candidates such as Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry are in focus because they receive high salaries.

leroy Sané is also considered, although his possible contract extension could also influence expenses. Manuel Neuer has already extended until 2026, and Alphonso Davies is about to sign until 2030. The contract negotiations with Jamal Musiala, who strives for a salary increase of over 20 million euros, are also important.

criticism and personnel decisions

Eberl is facing increasing criticism, especially because of his personnel decision, Markus Weinzierl as a sporting director on the campus. The dissatisfaction among some bosses regarding Weinzierl's work is noticeable. In addition, Eberl's confidante Nils Schmadtke, the chief scout, is in the line of fire. His communication around Thomas Müller's end was also questioned, since Eberl described a contract extension for Müller in January, but had to withdraw this statement in April.

Despite the challenges, Eberl's future remains secured in the club. He is given the chance to prove in the upcoming transfer window that he can meet the high expectations. However, the pressure on him remains high because the club does not want to generate unrest in order not to endanger a possible transfer by Florian Wirtz.

salary list and structure

The salary structure of FC Bayern recently had a noticeably impact on personnel changes. In a European comparison, FC Bayern is currently taking sixth place in the salary expenditure, which rose to almost 416 million euros in the 2023/24 financial year. At 24 million euros per year, Harry Kane is the top earner of the association, followed by Manuel Neuer, Leroy Sané and Joshua Kimmich, each earning 20 million euros

For further details, the reports from tz.de, fcbinside.de and fcbinside.de consulted.