Overview
- The club announced a two-year early extension on July 20 that runs Laimer’s deal to 2029 and media reports say the agreement settled on an annual salary above €10 million.
- Laimer said he is relieved the negotiations are finished and that he can refocus on playing, calling the resolution ‘happy’ and saying he feels ready to ‘give gas’ for the team.
- Bayern have added competition for Laimer’s wide-defender roles with the signing of Nathaniel Brown and the return of Alphonso Davies while Leon Goretzka has left the club.
- Laimer’s ability to play both full-back flanks and as a defensive midfielder leaves him positioned for rotation or a deeper midfield role under coach Vincent Kompany, and he says he is relaxed about any positional changes.
- Decisions over Laimer’s use will be tested quickly in competitive games, with the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund scheduled for August 22 and the Bundesliga opener at the Allianz Arena shortly afterwards.