Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeneß went scorched-earth…again.
This time, Hoeneß blasted agents and it even elicited a response from a prominent representative (who, let’s be honest, wanted to get his name in the headlines).
Regardless, Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl can sympathize with Hoeneß, but will not go as far with the ill-will as the club legend.
“When I started in 2008, I had a negotiation after which I resolved never to sit at a table with that agent again. I never wanted to negotiate
with him again,” Eberl told Sport1 journalist Stefan Kumberger (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “Once the anger had gone, I thought to myself: Max, be honest with yourself! If an agent brings me a great player on good terms, and I turn him down because of personal dislike, I’m hurting the club. It’s always about the club, not me. Despite all the emotions, I always have to make the most rational decision for the club.”
Eberl gets it, but he is in a position where he has to get it. Hoeneß, however, can just take aim and fire away with his takes.
Not a bad gig if you get it.
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