Herbert Hainer confirms contract extensions for Max Eberl and Jan-Christian Dreesen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer has confirmed that Board Member for Sport Max Eberl and Executive Board member Jan-Christian Dreesen have signed contract extensions. The move aims to maintain leadership continuity and stability within the club's executive structure. Eberl, who joined the club following his time at Borussia Mönchengladbach, had faced speculation regarding his future following reports of internal criticism concerning his communication style. Hainer dismissed the suggestion of a difficult negotiation process, emphasizing that the current three-person executive board setup is functioning as intended. The decision follows recent personnel evaluations by the Supervisory Board, which expressed satisfaction with the club's management and its latest transfer activity. The club plans to maintain its current leadership framework to address future objectives under this established guidance.
- •Max Eberl signed a contract extension keeping him at the club through 2029.
- •Herbert Hainer highlighted the importance of continuity and stability for the current executive board.
- •Jan-Christian Dreesen has served on the executive board since 2013.
- •The Supervisory Board expressed confidence in the management's recent transfer business.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Herbert Hainer: Max Eberl and Jan Dreesen’s contract extensions bring continuity, stability
"Eberl had a tough time securing his extension, but he got it.
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