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Hoeneß: Laimer Not Maradona, Demands Too High
5 May
Summary
- Bayern Munich halted talks with Konrad Laimer over salary.
- Uli Hoeneß advised Laimer to lower financial expectations.
- Laimer's contract expires in the summer of 2027.
Contract talks between Bayern Munich and Konrad Laimer are currently on hold as the club is unwilling to meet the player's reported salary expectations of €12-15 million annually. This assessment comes from Uli Hoeneß, a supervisory board member and honorary president of Bayern.
Hoeneß expressed his high regard for Laimer, noting his significant contributions to the team and club's image. However, he advised the Austrian international to adjust his demands, stating Laimer lacks the individual brilliance of historical figures like Maradona or current stars like Harry Kane.
Laimer currently has one year remaining on his contract. Hoeneß pointed out that he would be a free agent in the summer of 2027, by which time he would be 30 years old. He also noted that Laimer's current earnings are substantial and only achievable at a few European clubs.
The club's sports directors, Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, have likely made an offer that differs from the initial demands presented by Laimer's agents. Hoeneß clarified that this stance is a realistic evaluation of Laimer's sporting and economic worth, which is considerable but not on par with elite players.
