Bayern Munich's contract talks with Konrad Laimer have stalled, and the club is prepared to keep the 28-year-old on its books without meeting his reported pay demands. The Austrian, Bayern's starting right-back, is seeking a major increase, but the club is not willing to go to the €12 million to €15 million range being discussed.
That leaves open a scenario in which Bayern could keep Laimer through the final year of his deal and let him leave on a free transfer in 2027 if no agreement is reached. Just a few months ago, it was hard to imagine Bayern taking the pitch without him in the starting XI, but the club now does not view him as indispensable.
The hard line reflects a broader shift in Munich. Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge are driving the tougher stance on salaries, and Max Eberl has been told on several occasions that the leadership wants Bayern to keep its foot down. The club is also planning to strengthen both full-back positions this summer, a sign that it is already thinking beyond Laimer.
Laimer can also see that Kim Min-jae, Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka are earning more than he is, which adds another layer to the standstill. Bayern was already seen as the loser in previous negotiations with Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano, and the club now appears intent on cracking down on what it considers excess spending rather than chasing every renewal at any price. If no one moves, Bayern may simply wait, keep Laimer for one more season and let the next decision come in 2027.
