A surprising turnaround is apparently in the offing at FC Bayern regarding Konrad Laimer. After contract talks were practically on ice recently, both sides are now said to be negotiating again
As BILD head of soccer Christian Falk reports, there has recently been a new meeting between the club and the player
Particularly interesting: Laimer is said to have signaled that he is willing to compromise on his financial demands
According to the report, the Austrian international had originally demanded a significant salary increase in order to extend his contract in the long term, with Laimer reportedly seeking an annual salary of well over €15 million – a sum that Bayern firmly rejected
As a result, talks were temporarily suspended, but the situation now appears to have changed. „The Austrian has shown that he may not demand as much money as he did in the first round of negotiations,“ said Falk
Laimer is determined to stay in Munich
The versatile Bayern professional apparently feels very comfortable in Munich, especially in his private life. According to Falk, the proximity to his home also plays an important role in this. Laimer’s family still lives in Salzburg, where the 28-year-old also owns a house. „That’s why he would like to stay with FC Bayern Munich,“ the report states
In sporting terms, Laimer is also likely to have gained important arguments recently. Under Vincent Kompany, the Austrian developed into an enormously important building block this season. The former Leipzig player impressed with his consistency, mentality and enormous running power, particularly as a right-back
Bayern appreciates Laimer’s versatility
It is precisely his flexibility that makes Laimer so valuable internally. The midfielder was successfully converted to right-back under Kompany and even established himself as a regular there at times
Added to this is his uncompromising style of play, which is highly valued by the coaching team and within the squad
Bayern would therefore like to keep the Austrian for the long term – but only on economically viable terms
The fact that Laimer is now apparently prepared to make concessions could speed up the talks considerably.