On the field, FC Bayern is on track after a successful season. Behind the scenes, however, one issue continues to preoccupy club officials: the high personnel costs of the professional squad.
Having won the Bundesliga and the DFB Cup and reached the Champions League semifinals, the Munich team has had a strong season. Nevertheless, there is an issue at Säbener Straße that continues to concern the club in the long term.
As reported by *kicker*, FC Bayern’s salary structure continues to be a source of internal concern for club officials.
Several top earners are above the 20-million mark
According to the report, four Bayern pros now earn more than 20 million euros per season, including bonus payments. This group includes Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Dayot Upamecano, whose contract was extended in February through 2030.
Should Michael Olise also extend his contract as planned, the Frenchman would likewise move into this salary bracket. According to *kicker*, Joshua Kimmich is also said to be earning just below this mark.
By European standards, only a few clubs have a similarly expensive salary structure. The trade magazine cites Real Madrid as a benchmark.
Bayern is taking a stricter approach
Club officials apparently do not expect a quick relief. Internally, according to kicker, it is assumed that it will take another three to four years for the salary structure to normalize sustainably.
That’s why the record champions have already taken action. In ongoing contract negotiations, Bayern intends to take a much more consistent approach going forward and prevent salaries from rising further.
This is expected to be evident, among other things, in the negotiations with Konrad Laimer, whose desired contract extension is currently dragging on.
When it comes to new signings as well, the Munich club is now paying closer attention to avoiding further increases in the existing salary structure. The goal is to restore a more balanced ratio of personnel costs in the medium term without jeopardizing the team’s competitive performance.