Bayern Munich chief scout Nils Schmadtke rejected allegations linked to his impending early departure from the club. Bayern will part ways with him on 31 January 2027, earlier than the summer 2027 expiry of his contract.
Schmadtke responds to allegations
Schmadtke wrote on LinkedIn on Thursday: “I thought for a long time about whether to comment on the reports of recent days. Normally, I let my work speak for itself. But this time it is not about my work; it is about my character. So here are a few clear statements.”
He added: “I have never passed confidential information to the media. Not in Munich or anywhere else. I have never belittled people under my responsibility. I am demanding, and uncomfortable to deal with when it comes to quality. I am not disrespectful. And none of what was written had even the slightest connection to my departure from Bayern Munich. I do not discuss internal matters publicly. I have not done so at any of my previous clubs, and that remains the case now.”
Bayern's early separation decision
On Monday, Bayern Munich announced they would part ways with Schmadtke early, on 31 January 2027. His contract had originally run until summer 2027.
In recent weeks, several reports accused Schmadtke of an overly abrasive management style and passing internal information from his team to the media.
The succession process
Christopher Vivell initially looked the favourite to succeed Schmadtke at Bayern Munich, but according to TZ, that option has since lost momentum.
Sporting director Christoph Freund is responsible for finding a successor and knows Vivell from their time together at RB Salzburg. Max Eberl is reportedly unconvinced about bringing another key figure from the RB set-up to Bayern Munich, according to GOAL.
Schmadtke's assessment of his time at Bayern
In October 2024, Schmadtke took charge of scouting for Bayern Munich's first team and youth teams. He is regarded as a close confidant of sporting board member Max Eberl, and the two previously worked together at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Schmadtke wrote: “My time at Bayern Munich was instructive and a very positive experience. Working at a club of this size, with these expectations and at this pace, has helped me develop professionally and personally.”
He added: “I am proud of what we have built in these two years. We reorganised the scouting department, brought the first team and the campus closer together and took new approaches to contacting players. It was a team effort. To my team, thank you for your commitment, your ideas and your trust. None of it would have been possible without you.”
