FC Bayern’s planning for the coming season is in full swing – but one important personnel issue is more of a problem than expected
According to kicker, the contract talks with Konrad Laimer are proving much more difficult than originally thought, with the record champions still in talks with the Austrian and his management about extending his contract beyond 2027
Säbener Straße had hoped to reach a quick agreement around Christmas, but this goal was not achieved. Instead, negotiations are dragging on, as several fundamental points apparently still need to be clarified
Laimer has developed into an integral part of the team under coach Vincent Kompany and is one of the winners of the season in sporting terms. His versatility, intensity and reliability make him an important building block for the Bayern coach. Accordingly, there is a clear desire at the club to extend his contract early and create planning security
Will Konrad Laimer extend his contract at FC Bayern beyond 2027?
However, precisely this planning security is still a long time coming. As reported by kicker, not all of the framework conditions have been agreed yet. It is less about the fundamental willingness of both sides, but rather about details that play a decisive role for Laimer at this stage of his career. In view of his age and his role in the team, the midfielder has an important long-term contract on the horizon
From Bayern’s point of view, several contract projects are currently running in parallel and the financial balance in the squad needs to be maintained. After the recent intensive and sometimes public negotiations with other key players, those responsible are now acting noticeably more cautiously
Despite the more complicated talks, an extension is still considered possible. Both sides are said to be fundamentally interested in continuing their collaboration. However, it is also clear that a quick solution is not currently in sight. Instead, there are many indications that the contract poker could drag on – longer than Bayern had originally hoped.
