Bayern Munich Chief Confirms He Wanted to Sign Jeremy Jacquet

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has openly confirmed the club's interest in signing Jérémy Jacquet, the highly-rated 19- or 20-year-old French centre-back from Stade Rennes, who ultimately joined Liverpool for a reported €70 million at the end of the season.[1][2][4]

In an interview with SPORT1, Eberl praised Jacquet as a "great player" who "would have been an outstanding addition" for Bayern, but explained that the massive fee made it unfeasible. He stated: "When we see that he’s going to Liverpool at the age of 19 for a reported €70m, we have to consider what’s best for Bayern Munich."[1][2][4] Instead, Bayern prioritized extending the contract of their existing star centre-back, fellow Frenchman Dayot Upamecano, until 2030, calling it an "internal transfer" that aligns with both sporting and financial goals.[1][2][4]

Eberl highlighted Upamecano's value: "He knows the club, is in his prime, and is one of the best center-backs in the world."[1][2] This decision reflects Bayern's strategy amid rising transfer costs for young talents, especially after losing out on Liverpool's Florian Wirtz, another target they had earmarked as a cornerstone.[1]

The move underscores Liverpool's aggressive recruitment, beating competition from Bayern, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Real Madrid for Jacquet, valued far above his €20m Transfermarkt price tag.[3][5] However, Jacquet recently suffered a "serious" shoulder injury in a Ligue 1 match against Lens, raising concerns for his Anfield arrival.[5]

Bayern's reflections reveal ongoing rivalry with Liverpool, who continue to snatch prized assets like Wirtz and Jacquet, forcing the German giants to focus on sustainability over splashy spends.[1][4]

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