According to media reports, RB Leipzig is trying to get Borussia Mönchengladbach’s long-time sports director Max Eberl. Managing Director Oliver Mintzlaff has since commented on the rumours.
At the end of January, Max Eberl announced his surprising resignation as sporting director of Borussia Mönchengladbach at a tearful press conference.
“I have to go out and take care of Max Eberl,” said the 48-year-old at the time. The successful Bundesliga manager explained that he was “exhausted” and “tired”. Since then, the longtime Gladbach official has withdrawn from the public.
But according to a “sky“Report Eberl could soon return to the Bundesliga – but not to Gladbach.
“Intensive talks” with RB Leipzig?
According to the TV station, the ex-professional is having “intensive talks” with RB Leipzig. Managing director Oliver Mintzlaff is still looking for a new sports director. Eberl is the “hoped for 1A solution”, according to the media report.
Even more: According to “Sky” information, the ex-Borusse, who is also said to be being courted by other clubs, should be able to imagine a change to RB Leipzig “very well” – but in the role of managing director of sports. Eberl’s wish is said to be no problem for Mintzlaff.
So will there ultimately be a collaboration between RB Leipzig and Eberl? “picture“I don’t want to be too specific about that just yet.
According to the tabloid, there were two talks between Eberl and Mintzlaff, but ultimately the 48-year-old couldn’t imagine returning to the football business at the moment and therefore “cancelled for the time being”.
No denials from Oliver Mintzlaff
However, a cooperation at a later date cannot be ruled out, the newspaper said. In the second half of the season or in the coming summer, the topic could “become hot” again. “Sky” had speculated about starting a job in January 2023.
The “kicker” also reported that the name Eberl was traded at RB Leipzig.
Club boss Oliver Mintzlaff did not want to confirm the speculation. “We’ve given up commenting on everything,” said Mintzlaff on the sidelines of the Supercup duel against FC Bayern on Saturday evening on “Sat.1”: “If you’re aiming for the sporting director position, we can say: We’ll get in touch, if we can announce something. We are in good talks but there is no signature yet”.