Bayern Munich is no stranger to coaching or executive turnover. The unceremonious axing of former CEO Oliver Kahn was only a year and change ago — and Bayern is already on its second head coach since then.
Could another change in chief executive be upcoming? It sounds like a topic that will be resolved for Bayern — and current CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen — in the coming months, if not sooner.
Dreesen — not unlike a few Bayern stars — has a contract expiring in 2025. The CEO acknowledged (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) that it had already been determined to be up for discussion “during the second half of the year.” But the trend, towards extension or not, may become clearer sooner than that. From Sky Sport DE:
The next supervisory board meeting of FC Bayern will take place on November 11th ✔️
▫️One of the most important items on the agenda: the future of current CEO Jan-Christian #Dreesen. The contract of the 57y/o Bayern boss expires on June 30th, 2025. A clear tendency, if not a final decision, could already emerge during the upcoming meeting.
▫️Supervisory board chairman Herbert Hainer plays a key role. Internally, Dreesen has both supporters and opponents. Hainer is reportedly gathering opinions on the matter, a meeting with representatives from the “Südkurve” is also planned.
@SkySportDE
Intriguing, huh? Dreesen’s tenure at Bayern has not been without tumult — but it’s not as if Thomas Tuchel’s hire was his doing; Dreesen was CFO at the time. As CEO he will likely be evaluated outside and above the club’s sporting context. So how well has he navigated the club through these choppy waters?
Earlier today, though, more news broke, which seems to throw cold water on the assertion that Dreesen is in jeopardy.
From Bild (via @iMiaSanMia):
Jan-Christian Dreesen still has chances of continuing as Bayern CEO beyond 2025. A decision is expected at the upcoming supervisory board meeting on November 11.
German outlet kicker also chimed in via @iMiaSanMia:
Contrary to yesterday’s report, the clear tendency at the moment is that Jan-Christian Dreesen will extend his contract as Bayern CEO beyond 2025.
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer took some time to air his feelings on the matter to Bild (via @iMiaSanMia).
“Generally speaking, we’re absolutely satisfied with our board of directors, led by chairman Jan-Christian Dreesen. We are successful in sporting terms and will once again present excellent economic figures at the upcoming annual general meeting. FC Bayern generally does not comment on internal matters – nor on speculation in public,” Hainer told Bild.
Stay tuned, because it sounds like it could have been not so well.
