Should Bayern Munich draw a line in the sand with Konrad Laimer?
FC Bayern could lose its star Austrian.
PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Konrad Laimer of Bayern Munich salutes the supporters following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes stadium on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) | Getty Images There is a growing sense that Bayern Munich is trying to reset the rules of engagement when it comes to contracts—and Laimer might be the test case. Recent reports indicate that Bayern Munich have rejected Laimer’s salary demands in the €12–€15 million range and are willing to risk either selling him or even letting him walk for free down the line.
That is not a small stance. It signals a club that is increasingly concerned about wage structure after handing out big deals in recent years. On one hand, the argument for drawing a hard line is straightforward.
Bayern Munich have seen what happens when salary inflation creeps in. Once one player breaks the ceiling, the next negotiation becomes exponentially harder. Laimer, currently earning roughly €8–€9 million, is reportedly asking for a near-doubling of his wages.
If Bayern Munich cave here, what message does that send to the rest of the squad? On the other hand, this is not just any squad player. Laimer has evolved into one of Bayern Munich’s most versatile and reliable performers—capable of filling in at right-back, left-back, or midfield without complaint.