Son of a managerial legend - Bayern parts ways with Eberl's close associate

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FC Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah has lost his starting position in the center-back role, being benched for the entire match against Borussia Dortmund after previously starting against Arsenal. Manager Max Eberl had initially planned to sell South Korean defender Minjae Kim due to his high salary but kept him as he decided to stay and compete for playing time. Kim has recently outperformed Tah by appearing fresher and making fewer defensive errors during critical matches. This shift marks a significant change from the start of the season when Tah was considered the first-choice starter alongside Dayot Upamecano.

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The FC Bayern Munich has officially announced the early termination of the contract of scouting director Nils Schmadtke, effective January 31, 2027. Sports Director Max Eberl stated that the separation was agreed upon after trusting conversations, while acknowledging Schmadtke’s contributions to the scouting department over the past two years. Internal reports indicate that criticism of Schmadtke had been present since mid-April, despite his contract having been extended previously. Schmadtke, who joined Bayern in October 2024, expressed pride in restructuring the scouting sector and thanked his team for their collaboration. Christopher Vivell, currently the head of scouting at Manchester United, is mentioned as a potential successor due to his professional relationship with Bayern sports director Christoph Freund.

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Bayern Munich has announced the mutual termination of its scouting chief, Nils Schmadtke, who will depart the club by January 31, 2027. Sports Director Max Eberl praised Schmadtke’s contributions over his two-year tenure, while Schmadtke expressed pride in restructuring the department. This departure marks the latest exit among Eberl’s close associates, following the earlier release of Markus Weinzierl in April. Media reports suggest that Christopher Vivell, currently serving as Technical Director at Manchester United, could be a potential successor due to his background with Red Bull clubs. However, it remains unclear whether Vivell would be permitted to leave his current position, where he is reportedly advocating for former national team coach Julian Nagelsmann.

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