Max Eberl not worried about losing Bayern Munich’s Konrad Laimer on free transfer

TL;DR

Max Eberl stated that Bayern Munich is not concerned about potentially losing Konrad Laimer on a free transfer, as he was acquired without a fee. Negotiations regarding Laimer's contract are ongoing, with no current agreement in place.

Key points

Max Eberl is not worried about losing Konrad Laimer.
Laimer was acquired by Bayern Munich on a free transfer.
Negotiations regarding Laimer's contract are ongoing.

Bayern Munich

Heidenheim's German-Turkish forward #08 Eren Dinkci (L) and Bayern Munich's Austrian midfielder #27 Konrad Laimer vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Heidenheim in Munich on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO | AFP via Getty Images In the aftermath of Bayern Munich’s 3-3 draw with Heidenheim, board member board for sport Max Eberl was asked about the hot topic of the week — the potential contract snafu with Konrad Laimer. “There are discussions and ideas – right now we’re not in agreement. But that’s okay, there’s no bad blood, no resentment, just two different viewpoints. We just have to see if we can find common ground,” Eberl said (as captured by Abendzeitung journalist Maximilian Koch via @iMiaSanMia). Eberl did some fine dancing around that topic, but his next statement was a little more ominous. When asked if Laimer has to extend or the club would lose him on a free transfer, Eberl indicated that the team was not worried about the potential of taking a financial hit: “He came here on a free, so we wouldn’t lose much.” Laimer’s situation will be a key one to watch, but these negotiations looks like they will go on for a while. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Max Eberl say about Konrad Laimer's contract situation?

Max Eberl mentioned that there are differing viewpoints in negotiations but emphasized that Bayern Munich is not worried about losing Laimer on a free transfer.

How did Bayern Munich acquire Konrad Laimer?

Konrad Laimer was acquired by Bayern Munich on a free transfer, which is why Eberl stated that the club wouldn't lose much if he leaves.

What are the implications if Bayern Munich cannot reach an agreement with Laimer?

If Bayern Munich cannot reach an agreement with Laimer, they risk losing him on a free transfer, but Eberl indicated the club is not overly concerned about this possibility.