Bayern draw “red line” in Laimer contract talks over salary demands

Bayern Munich are said to be drawing clear financial boundaries in their negotiations with Konrad Laimer.

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With just over a year left on his contract at Bayern Munich, Konrad Laimer’s future with the German champions remains uncertain.

Negotiations over a new deal beyond 2027 have proved difficult due to differing salary expectations, with Laimer said to be seeking an increase from €8-9 million to €12-15 million per year.

Bayern, however, are unwilling to grant such a pay rise and remain firm in their stance, according to Bild.

It's claimed on the German tabloid’s ‘Bayern Insider’ podcast that the Bavarians want to “set an example” and draw a “clear red line” in negotiations following a series of costly contract extensions in recent years.

Could Konrad Laimer leave Bayern?

Despite being a regular starter, Bayern could opt to cash in on Laimer in the summer if an extension isn't agreed by then, Bild reports.

Laimer addressed his future in an interview with ServusTV around a month ago.

“Ultimately, it’s always about appreciation. That the performances you’ve delivered over the past years are recognised in some way,” he said.

“There was a brief conversation once, then nothing more after that. Since then, more has been written than what is actually true.”