It was very rare for FC Bayern to have such an explosive starting situation. Seven contracts are expiring, and Max Eberl and Co. are working on extending Jamal Musiala’s contract. Two talents will also be awarded in winter.
The FC Bayern players had eleven days to take a breather after a turbulent 2024 and get in the mood for the new football year. The second half of the season started on January 2nd on Säbener Straße – with the recovered returnees Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman, Josip Stanisic and Serge Gnabry. Further positive personnel news should come from the FC Bayern office soon if Max Eberl has his way.
After Christmas conversations: Eberl is waiting for execution
The record champions’ sports director had a lot of holiday stress. Between the years he has had “one or two conversations” with players whose contracts expire in less than six months. That’s why the “time of decisions” should now come, as he explained on Thursday on the sidelines of the start of training.
Jamal Musiala hints at staying at FCB
Negotiations with Jamal Musiala are hanging over everything. The 21-year-old has developed from a super talent to an indispensable difference player in Munich in 2024. “Let’s hope so,” Musiala, who is usually so shy of publicity, told the SZ shortly before Christmas about a possible extension. According to FCB boss Eberl, Musiala should “shape an era” in Munich.
Musiala deal as a domino effect?
If the Musiala domino falls, a chain reaction could occur. An extension for Musiala, who is also being courted by other top clubs such as Manchester City, would definitely encourage some signatures. Otherwise, there is a risk of bloodletting in the summer: seven contracts expire on June 30, 2025, specifically those of Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, Leroy Sané, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eric Dier and Sven Ulreich.
Clarity with Neuer – expensive contracts for Kimmich and Davies
While there is already a clear trend towards an extension with Neuer, the other negotiations are more complicated. Davies, Musiala’s best friend, has been toying with leaving for Real Madrid for at least two years, but the behavior from Spain never became really concrete. For both Kimmich’s and Davies’ signatures, Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund will have to put a hefty bonus and a salary increase on the table.
Leroy Sané needs arguments
The situation with Leroy Sané is also tricky. The national player, who actually feels very comfortable in Munich, cannot meet the expectations placed on him even under coach Vincent Kompany, and those interested in a free summer transfer are already queuing up. Only if the second half of the season is really convincing will FC Bayern approach Sané again, who, according to media reports, would be prepared to cut his salary.
Dier can go – Krätzig returns
Defensive reserve Eric Dier, who was still a top performer under Tuchel, can also look for a new club in the summer. Even if the Englänger is always there when he is needed, he can leave if there is an appropriate offer – even in winter. The same also applies to “permanent sales candidate” Leon Goretzka. No well-known new winter arrivals are planned after the expensive summer, but something surprisingly returned On Thursday Frans Krätzig returned from his loan at VfB Stuttgart.
Two talents are to be awarded
Instead, FC Bayern is still looking for buyers for Mathys Tel and Adam Aznou, who will be loaned out for six months. More playing time at smaller clubs should prepare them for the coming season, when Sané, Davies, Coman, Gnabry and/or Bryan Zaragoza could leave the club.
End of career or another year: How does Müller decide?
Everyone involved is approaching the Thomas Müller case in a somewhat more relaxed manner. The Bavarian record player enjoys great freedom at the club. The 35-year-old will be able to decide for himself whether he will end his career in the summer or stick with it for another year. “Look at it,” said Müller in an exclusive interview with BR24Sport at the end of November.
Source: BR24Sport on the radio January 2nd, 2025 – 3:54 p.m
