Four Bayern contracts still end
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After agreement with Joshua Kimmich (29) on a new contract until 2029, sports director Max Eberl can make a catch behind the most important personal details for the future at FC Bayern. It remains uncertain what happens to the Munich veteran Thomas Müller (35) and international Leroy Sané (29), whose contracts expire at the end of the season. There are currently no new plans for the future with DFB returnees Leon Goretzka (30), as Eberl confirmed on Friday.
“We did the key players first,” said Eberl with a view to the contract extensions with Kimmich, Jamal Musiala (22), Alphonso Davies (24, until 2030) and captain Manuel Neuer (38, until 2026). “We had a plan at the beginning of the season. We had players with whom we absolutely wanted to extend because they are extremely important for the future of the association. Everything has occurred as we imagined and wished for it. “
Müller and Sané for FC Bayern very special
The Bayern bosses are not yet ready. In the coming weeks, the future of Müller, Sané and Defender Eric Dier (31) will also be clarified. In addition to goalkeeper routine Sven Ulreich (35), it is the last remaining contracts on Säbener Straße. “There is a very special player with Thomas. There is a special player with Leroy. And with Eric dier there is also a player who has absolutely recommended himself to think about what the future can look like, ”said Eberl. Talks with the trio would be “promptly”.
Sports director Eberl had to smile when he was addressed to a possible future of Goretzka beyond the end of the contract in the summer of 2026. “It is always quick, the jumps are getting very big,” he said with a view to Goretzka’s apparently missing perspective in Munich before the start of the season.
No thoughts about Goretzka’s future at FC Bayern
“Leon performed very well, used the moments with failures from other players. He has underlined its importance and has now been justified for me again for the national team, ”continued Eberl. “This is a great situation for all of us. But what is beyond 2026, we really didn’t worry about that. Leon is happy, he is important in the team. He struggled, fought for the DFB, which is the most important thing. “
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany is glad that the final season phase is no longer determined by debates about the future of the most important professionals for him. “I am always happy when it comes to football. Now that’s a discussion that is over, ”said the Belgian.
