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Return to Salzburg? Bayern boss Freund rejects rumors!
Christoph Freund's transfer rumors to RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich's squad planning: Current developments from July 16, 2025.
Return to Salzburg? Bayern boss Freund rejects rumors!
Nothing stays secret in the football world, and the speculation surrounding Christoph Freund, the sporting director of FC Bayern Munich, never ends. According to a report from pay channel Sky, based on information from transfer insider Florian Plettenberg, the 46-year-old could soon return to Red Bull. Concrete discussions about a return to Salzburg or RB Leipzig are still pending, but Freund is aware of the interest from his former homeland fnp.de reported.
Freund, who moved from FC Red Bull Salzburg to Munich in the summer of 2023, is responsible for squad planning together with sports director Max Eberl. Despite a turbulent season, he has not yet been viewed as a shaky candidate on Säbener Strasse. However, in an interview with the Salzburger Nachrichten, Freund more clearly rejected the rumors of a return and described them as a “duck”. He feels comfortable at FC Bayern and shows no interest in leaving the project early.
The events surrounding Krösche
Parallel to Freund, there is also speculation about the future of Markus Krösche, who is considered a possible successor to Eberl or Freund in Munich. The statements from ex-player Stefan Basler in particular suggest that Krösche has already reached an agreement with Bayern for 2026. The sports director of Eintracht Frankfurt has gained considerable influence and financial resources for transfers there, which makes him interesting for larger clubs. transfermarkt.de sheds light on the situation and asks whether Krösche would like to further develop Frankfurt or move to a supposedly larger club.
The discussion about management at large clubs shows how challenging it can be to live up to expectations. Eberl is an example of the difficult reality that sports directors at big clubs face.
A look at football transfers
The platform Football Transfers provides daily updates on what's happening in football. It provides information about European league results, team analysis and player interviews and keeps fans up to date without having to rely on live TV. Here you can also find out about possible transfers and the mood in the clubs.
It currently remains to be seen how the situation surrounding Christoph Freund will develop. His return to Red Bull or a move from Krösche could be a challenge in the near future - things remain exciting in the football world!