"FC Bayern's wishful thinking is now centered around 'Wusiala'" (paraphrased)
Bayern Munich has wrapped up the summer transfer window, but the planning for the future is already in motion. The future of Jamal Musiala is a top concern. Florian Wirtz could play a significant role in this, and a player from Leipzig is also under consideration.
Musiala and Wirtz might soon be creating magic together at Bayern. Is it just a fantasy or could it become a reality? "I can already imagine it," said national coach Julian Nagelsmann recently with a smile, "but it will be costly." Despite the rumors, a shared golden future for "Wusiala" in Munich is not out of the question.
Bayern's primary goal is to extend Musiala's contract. Once back from the national team, further negotiations are scheduled. "We are always in contact. He is set to become a face of FC Bayern in the future," said sports director Max Eberl to "Sport Bild" and added, "His journey at FC Bayern has not yet reached its end. He wants to win trophies, and that's exactly what we want too."
Is a "lifetime contract" for Musiala in the works?
Previously, club president Herbert Hainer had emphasized the importance of the 21-year-old for the club. Hainer even suggested the possibility of a sort of "lifetime contract" for the highly talented player. "We want to do everything to tie him down long-term. In my opinion, he could be the second Thomas Müller at Bayern and play here for the next 20 years."
Musiala's contract runs until 2026. Real Madrid and Manchester City have kept an eye on the offensive player, whose market value is 130 million euros. It's no surprise, says Eberl: "Jamal is a player like there are only very, very few. After almost every game, his teammates rave about him - it's a pleasure to play alongside him, and it's a pleasure to watch him."
Matthäus: Bayern should do everything to keep Musiala
For Germany's record international Lothar Matthäus, Musiala has been one of German football's faces for a long time. "I enjoy watching him almost as much as Messi in his prime." He therefore urged Bayern to "absolutely" do everything to keep Musiala. And for Matthäus, Wirtz is once again crucial in this context. Bayern could possibly use Wirtz as a bargaining chip in the talks with Musiala, he suggested, "and sign Florian Wirtz. That would be even better."
The idea is not far-fetched, as honorary president Uli Hoeneß has repeatedly expressed his wish to bring the coveted Leverkusen player to Munich. Wirtz's contract runs until 2027, with a market value of 130 million euros, just like Musiala. According to "Sport Bild," Hoeneß has already met with Wirtz's parents Karin and Hans at Tegernsee.
Leroy Sané and Joshua Kimmich are key players
But Musiala and Wirtz are not the only significant personnel issues that the Munich-based club is currently considering in light of the transfer deadline with an eye to a better future. So, the Leipzig player Xavi Simons is said to be on Bayern's radar again for the next summer. Talks are planned in the near future with Leroy Sané and DFB captain Joshua Kimmich, whose contracts expire in 2025.
"He is a factor in winning titles," said Eberl about Sané. Hainer, on the other hand, spoke out in favor of Kimmich: "I would be happy if Jo were to end his career at FC Bayern, not next year, but in many, many years to come." Like Jamal Musiala.
The Commission, as mentioned in the EU regulatory context, might also need to adopt implementing acts to shape the rules for future transfers, similar to Bayern Munich's negotiations with Jamal Musiala for an extended contract.
The discussions about extending Musiala's contract until 2026 and beyond, as suggested by club president Herbert Hainer, could potentially involve the use of similar regulatory mechanisms as described in Article 4 (2).
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