Few expected Bayern to start the new season so furiously, scoring 29 goals in their first six matches (in all competitions). If there were any shortcomings, such as the two goals conceded against Dinamo, Vincent Kompany “patched” them last weekend against Werder at the Weser Stadion. In Bremen, a comfortable 5-0 win was secured with defensive perfection (if such a thing even exists): Ole Werner’s men, for 90 minutes, didn’t just fail to register a shot on target — they didn’t attempt a single shot at all?! This means they weren’t even blocked once.In such an atmosphere, Didi Hamann still found a reason to throw some criticism at the club’s sporting sector, but if Bayern succeeds in realizing what they’ve been working on for a few days, it will be hard for anyone to find fault or criticism.Bayern Munich have finally begun intense talks to extend Jamal Musiala’s (21) contract. This was expected and is not a surprise. However, if one adds to this information that the fate of Florian Wirtz (21) could also depend on these negotiations, the whole story takes on a new dimension.Let’s start with Musiala…”The start of negotiations for a contract extension (the current one expires in the summer of 2026) has been positive. Both sides sat down last week. To begin with, it was acknowledged that both Bayern and Musiala share the same future goals,” writes Bild.”The club’s leaders made it clear to Jamal how much they value him. He was told that he will have the ‘keys to the team,’ will succeed Thomas Müller, and that the system of play will be tailored to him.”Remember Cucurella’s handball at EURO 2024? Well, it should’ve been a penaltyThe best-selling European daily also noted in its detailed article that after the first meeting, all potential suitors for Musiala — including many — have taken a backseat.Recently, Manchester City was seen as Bayern Munich’s biggest threat. They were supposedly preparing a €100 million offer for next summer to start chasing the player, who by then would only have 12 months left on his contract. That strategy is now slowly falling by the wayside.”Jamal Musiala feels comfortable under Vincent Kompany’s leadership, which will be one of the key factors in his final decision about the future. The two have become quite close, and they are currently working meticulously, privately, on video sessions, analyzing a lot to ensure that the player gets into the opponent’s penalty area more often and becomes more efficient,” Bild further analyzes.Regarding the club’s most important player in a marketing sense, Bayern are seriously focusing on this aspect as well. The club’s marketing experts have begun working on a separate project to calculate how much Musiala, as the main star, will bring to the most popular German club. Naturally, part of the earnings is earmarked for the player himself…”Jamal is expected to be Bayern’s main marketing force on the international market, particularly in the United States, where the Munich club is growing in popularity. Max Eberl explained all of this to the 21-year-old offensive player, and he reacted very positively.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##During the first meeting, Musiala was most interested in the club’s collective goals over the next five years. specifically, whether Bayern can ensure that they will be among the top three favorites for the Champions League each year.”He’s interested in always challenging for the Champions League trophy, while his personal goal is to be in the running for the Ballon d’Or, or to win it. When reminded that he already has a Champions League title with Bayern, the player reportedly said that he doesn’t feel like a true winner of the elite competition, because that season under Hansi Flick he was only a substitute,” Bild continues, revealing some of the details from the meeting.Max Eberl and Christoph Freund were particularly impressed by two things. First — neither Musiala nor his agents mentioned money even once. In other words, they insisted that financial demands be the last item discussed, believing that a deal could be easily reached once salary talks remain on the agenda.Jamal Musiala currently earns less than €5 million net per year, and it’s estimated that Bayern won’t need to pay him more than Harry Kane, who earns around €14 million net annually under the new contract.One TAA is so good that Liverpool could replace him with THREE Leverkusen playersSecond — the director duo was somewhat taken aback by the young player’s thoughts on team structure. Jamal expressed how pleased he was with the signing of Michael Olise but also mentioned that he’d love to play alongside Florian Wirtz, a close friend with whom he regularly keeps in contact.And that’s where the second German football gem comes into play…It’s no secret that Bayern have been closely monitoring Wirtz for two years, opting not to pursue Dani Olmo, Désiré Doué, or Xavi Simons in recent windows because of him. It’s also well known that Bayer Leverkusen’s number 10 is a fan of the Bavarian giants.”There’s no doubt that extending Musiala’s contract would be a major incentive for Wirtz to join his friend in Munich next summer,” concludes Bild.”He’s a fantastic player, we’re good friends, and we have a great relationship both on and off the pitch,” said Musiala with a beaming smile when asked about the possibility of playing alongside Wirtz in the club from next season.Signing Florian Wirtz will be the tougher part of the double mission that could truly turn Bayern into a super-team. Some fans on social media have hailed this idea of pairing the two as the best in the last 50 years. But, of course, clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, and City won’t sit idly by. Bayern’s trump card, beyond Musiala’s friendship with Wirtz, is the fact that next summer the club will likely free up over €40 million in wages with the expected retirements of Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer.##NAJAVA_MECA_8361312##Even if Neuer extends for another year, he surely wouldn’t play for his current €20 million gross…As for Bayer Leverkusen, their negotiating position is strong. Wirtz is under contract for another full three years, and it’s unlikely he’ll leave the BayArena for less than €150 million.So, if Bayern arrange their “attacking half” with Pavlović (20), Wirtz and Musiala (both 21), and Olise (22) — they’ll have an attacking line that could terrify opponents for the next decade.However, defense is another story and will likely need significant rebuilding too.Contract negotiations between Bayern and Jamal Musiala have started. Max Eberl and Christoph Freund had a meeting with Musiala and his management last week at the ‘Käfer’ restaurant in Munich. It is now clear to everyone which 5 points will be crucial in order to reach an… pic.twitter.com/X9hbO0UNGi— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) September 24, 2024
