Contract poker with Bayern: Laimer holds two trump cards | OneFootball

Konrad Laimer is now one of the most consistent performers in the FC Bayern squad. The Austrian international has become an important option for coach Vincent Kompany since his free transfer from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023. Nevertheless, his future at the record champions is currently open

Although talks about a contract extension are already underway, they are currently on hold. Max Eberl recently confirmed that there is currently no progress in the negotiations. „We would like to extend our contract with Konny. There have been talks, but they are currently on hold,“ explained Munich’s sporting director

The reason for the pause is mainly due to different ideas regarding the financial framework conditions. According to Eberl, both sides have clear expectations – but these are currently still too far apart. „They have ideas, we have ideas. They have to fit together in some way. They don’t at the moment,“ said the Bayern boss

However, there is no reason to panic. According to Sky, there is no bad blood between the club and the player despite the break in negotiations. There are also said to be no contacts with other clubs at the moment

Laimer impresses with versatility

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In sporting terms, Laimer has earned himself a high status in the team in recent months. Originally signed as a defensive midfielder, the 27-year-old is now also regularly deployed in the right-back position

His flexibility and strong running ability make him particularly valuable to Munich’s game. Laimer is regarded as a classic team player who rarely shies away from a duel and takes on long runs

Last big contract

For Laimer, the negotiations are about a decisive step in his career. The midfielder will turn 28 in May, so a possible extension is likely to be his last major contract in professional soccer

Accordingly, his consultancy agency, which also looks after Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka and Jonas Urbig, among others, is trying to negotiate the best possible conditions for its client. In addition, the consultants know the salary structure at the record champions very well and know who earns what and what is possible. That is a clear advantage in the negotiations

In the poker game with FC Bayern, the player’s side also has another good argument: Laimer is highly regarded internally – including by Honorary President Uli Hoeneß, who particularly appreciates players with great commitment and a combative mentality

At the same time, the salary structure at FC Bayern has changed recently, with Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano, among others, extending their contracts in recent months – in some cases with lucrative bonus payments

On the other hand, Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané had several high-paying contracts removed from the payroll

It remains to be seen how the situation will develop. Laimer’s contract with FC Bayern runs until the summer of 2027, so there is no acute time pressure on either side

Nevertheless, the record champions are likely to have an interest in gaining clarity about the versatile Austrian’s future as early as possible – especially as Laimer has long been one of the most important building blocks in the Bayern squad in sporting terms.