Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl gets a pass for fibbing on Manuel Neuer, Sven Ulreich extensions
Bayern Munich has extended the contracts of goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich for one more year, keeping them at the club until June 2027. Max Eberl, the club's board member for sport, initially downplayed the deals during a press conference, claiming negotiations were still ongoing. Despite the misleading comments, Eberl was given leniency given the sensitive timing and advanced stage of the contract discussions.
- ▪Bayern Munich announced one-year contract extensions for goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich.
- ▪Max Eberl stated in a press conference that talks with Neuer were ongoing, even though the deal was nearly finalized.
- ▪Journalist Christian Falk reported the extensions in advance, confirming the accuracy of his sources.
- ▪The contracts were finalized weeks before the official announcement but kept confidential until details were settled.
- ▪Both players will remain with Bayern Munich until June 2027.
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