Talks already underway: Bayern keen to extend with Konrad Laimer | OneFootball

Konrad Laimer has long been more than just a squad player at FC Bayern. The Austrian is one of the most consistent and valuable players under Vincent Kompany—and is now set to be rewarded with a new contract. According to the BILD podcast “Bayern Insider”, talks about an extension are already underway.

Since his free transfer from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023, Laimer has proven to be a real bargain with rare value. The 28-year-old impresses with his versatility, tackling strength, and mentality—qualities that have made him a key part of Munich’s success model under Kompany.

“You can use him anywhere, always hardworking,” praised BILD reporter Christian Falk on the podcast. Whether as a number six, number eight, right-back, or even recently on the left wing—Laimer reliably delivers in every role.

Initial talks already underway

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As BILD insider Tobi Altschäffl revealed, Bayern have already taken the initiative: “There have been initial talks, no written offer yet, but that will come soon.” With this, those responsible apparently want to ensure planning security early on and avoid contract talks dragging on too long—as has happened with key players in the past.

Altschäffl even ventures a prediction: “I’ll stick my neck out and say: The signature will come before the end of this year.”

An extension would send a clear signal: FC Bayern is relying on continuity, team spirit, and reliability—virtues that Kompany has consistently promoted since taking office at Säbener Straße.

Laimer: “I’m open to everything”

Laimer embodies the new image of Bayern: less glamour, more substance. With his uncompromising style, work rate, and tactical intelligence, he is one of those players who carry Kompany’s system.

“The breakout star of the season,” is what the BILD reporters call him—not because of spectacular goals, but due to his consistency and versatility. Whether in counter-pressing or as a link between defense and attack: Laimer has long been indispensable.

A player who rarely makes headlines but brings plenty of stability. And that’s exactly what FC Bayern is looking for after the turbulent transfer windows of recent years: reliability.

With an extension beyond 2027, Munich would secure another key pillar of their squad for the long term. Laimer himself has already shown he is open: “I’m open to everything. I feel very comfortable here,” he recently said in a Sky interview. All signs point clearly to an extension.

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