Bayern Keep Faith In Jan-Christian Dreesen, Extend CEO's Contract For Another Two Years

German giants Bayern Munich have shown faith in ir current CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen after having a somewhat shaky start to season. Bayern Munich extended contract for ir CEO for anor two years as his deal will run till 2027 at club. contract extension was agreed in whole by board at Bayern Munich. All of this comes despite fact Bayern Munich failed to win Bundesliga for first time since 2012 and Dreesen oversaw that. 

Bayern Munich Extend Jan-Christian Dreesen's Contract

 Bayern Munich has extended Jan-Christian Dreesen’s contract as chief executive by two years through June 2027.

Bavarian powerhouse said on Monday it was “committed to continuity” in its leership and 57-year-old Dreesen’s contract extension was unanimously agreed by its supervisory board. 

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“Dreesen took over chairmanship of board during a difficult phase and quickly led FC Bayern Munich AG back into calmer waters. We want to continue on this path toger. We’re certain he is right person to tackle challenges ahe toger with his board colleagues Michael Diederich and Max Eberl,” club president Herbert Hainer said in a Bayern statement.

Dreesen’s extension refutes a widely re report last month that club decided not to continue with its former chief financial officer at helm.

Dreesen joined Bayern from banking sector in 2013 and was promoted to vice-chairman of supervisory board in 2014 before taking over as Oliver Kahn’s replacement last year. Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić were both fired on day Bayern won its 11th straight Bundesliga title.

Bayern Munich Keep Faith In Jan-Christian Dreesen 

Dreesen oversaw Bayern failing to win Bundesliga for first time since 2012 as Bayer Leverkusen won title last season, but this season it has started promisingly. Bayern was alrey five points clear at top after 10 rounds under new coach Vincent Kompany.

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Bayern also appointed Christopher Freund as sporting director and Eberl as its board member for sport. Diederich is club chief financial officer.

Bayern will hold its annual general meeting on Dec. 8, when it is likely to announce anor season of record revenue. 

(With AP Inputs)