Contract extension confirmed: Hoeneß confirms agreement with this Bayern star | OneFootball

Another contract extension is on the horizon at FC Bayern. Uli Hoeneß has now spoken out himself about Konrad Laimer’s future—and revealed that an agreement is practically a done deal.

There has been much speculation about the Austrian’s future, but now the honorary president of the record champions has sent a clear signal: Laimer and FC Bayern are apparently in agreement. This means the midfielder is likely to remain at Säbener Straße beyond the end of the season.

The remarks were made in an unusual setting. As SPORT1 has learned, Hoeneß hinted at the impending contract extension during an event in Altötting, Upper Bavaria. He was a guest at the annual shareholders’ meeting of “meine Volksbank Raiffeisenbank”—not a typical venue for transfer news.

According to the report, the two sides have agreed on the key points; only the signature is still missing. Further details regarding the new contract remain unclear for now. There had already been reports of an agreement between Bayern and Laimer.

Hoeneß Paves the Way—Finalization Not Expected Until After the World Cup

The agreement brings an end to a protracted negotiation over Laimer’s future. According to SPORT1, the Austrian had initially demanded a significant pay raise, but his request was rejected by FC Bayern. It wasn’t until Hoeneß himself stepped in at the end of May that the path to a compromise was paved.

Laimer is expected to be able to take the final step at his own pace: According to reports, the midfielder wants to focus fully on the World Cup with Austria for now. The deal is not expected to be finalized until after that.

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The fact that Hoeneß—of all people, a member of the supervisory board—is now announcing the impending contract extension underscores the high regard in which Laimer is held in Munich. Under coach Vincent Kompany, the versatile professional is a fixture in the squad and can play both in midfield and at right and left back.