Max Eberl says Bayern Munich and Konrad Laimer remain apart in contract talks, with the club unwilling to meet the midfielder’s reported salary demands.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has provided a fresh update on the ongoing contract negotiations involving Konrad Laimer, admitting the two parties are still some distance apart in discussions.
Laimer’s future at Bayern has become an increasingly debated topic in recent weeks, with uncertainty growing over whether the midfielder will extend his stay at the Allianz Arena beyond his current agreement.
Speaking before Bayern’s 1-0 win over Wolfsburg, Eberl confirmed that negotiations remain unresolved due to differing financial expectations between the club and the player’s representatives. “There are two positions that don’t align at the moment,” Eberl explained. “We want to extend Konni’s contract, that’s a fact. Now we somehow have to find a way to bridge the gap regarding their expectations.”
Laimer joined Bayern in 2023 and remains under contract until June 2027. Since arriving from RB Leipzig, the Austrian international has established himself as a valuable squad member due to his versatility, energy and tactical discipline across multiple positions.
However, Bayern’s desire to maintain tighter financial control has complicated the talks. Reports suggest Laimer currently earns around €8–9 million annually and is seeking a significant increase closer to €15 million per season, a figure Bayern are currently unwilling to approve.
🚨 Bayern’s Uli Hoeneß on contract talks with Laimer: “When you read what’s being reported about his salary demands, you have to put it into perspective. Konny is a player I value highly but he’s not Maradona or Kane”.
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Club honorary president Uli Hoeness also addressed the situation publicly, praising Laimer’s commitment while making clear that Bayern will not break their wage structure. “Konny is a player I greatly value,” Hoeneß said. “But he’s simply not Maradona. And players like that have to accept that there are limits.”
Despite the current deadlock, Eberl insisted relations between Bayern and Laimer remain positive and professional. The sporting director stressed there is “absolutely no bad blood” as both sides continue trying to reach a compromise over the midfielder’s future.
