Man City worry as negotiations with 'most important player' start

Tom Weber

• Updated: 25 Sept 2024 15:36 BST
• 3 min read

Bayern Munich have officially begun contract negotiations with their 'most important player' Jamal Musiala, according to German media.

The 21-year-old superstar is thriving under new Bayern coach Vincent Kompany as the Belgian has made Musiala the heartbeat of his new-look side. Yet amid the German wonderkid's stunning form, questions over his future continue to linger.

Musiala is out of contract in 2026 and conceivably on the shortlist of every major European club. Bayern had been engaged in contract talks with the attacking midfielder in the early part of 2023 but negotiations came to a halt when the Bundesliga behemoth decided to clean house and sack their sporting management.

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After more than a year of radio silence, Bayern bosses have ramped up their charm offensive in the media recently and BILD reports that formal negotiations over a new contract have now officially begun.

Musiala to stay at Bayern?

Musiala is quickly becoming one of Europe's most devastating young attackers and Bayern, unsurprisingly, view him as the face of their long-term project. Club chiefs believe that he is their 'most important player' and want him to be something of an unofficial heir to club legend Thomas Muller.

Bayern know fully well that Musiala is a man in demand and want to ensure that he commits his long-term future to the club before other clubs feel they have a realistic chance of signing him.

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The former Chelsea prospect has made no secret of his desire to eventually play in the Premier League and Man City have been thought to be his most realistic destination should he decide to leave Bayern (and should City survive their 115 charges).

Man Utd have also been linked, but they apparently feel that they do not need the German because they want to keep the faith in Mason Mount. As for Bayern, they are confident of being able to convince the youngster of staying put.