Jamal Musiala continues to attract attention as the biggest hope for the future of FC Bayern. Before the match against Bayer Leverkusen, club president Herbert Hainer used strong words, while record national player Lothar Matthäus made a clear statement.
According to Matthäus, FC Bayern should spare no expense in extending Jamal Musiala’s contract in the long term. „When it comes to Musiala, there should be no limit. They need to go all-in,“ said the record national player before the top match in the Bundesliga between Munich and defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
The 21-year-old Musiala, along with Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, is considered the biggest German talent. Bayern wants to extend the contract of the attacking player, which runs until 2026, in the long term. Matthäus urged his former club not to set any limits in this process. „It’s not just about one or two years, but about the next era of Bayern Munich, where renowned players will retire,“ reminded the 63-year-old.
A long-term extension, including a salary increase and a common bonus for signing the contract, is expected to cost Bayern a significant amount. However, this should not be an obstacle. „I would go all-in. And I believe Bayern will do the same,“ said Matthäus. He praised Musiala, highlighting not only his dribbling skills but also his teamwork and down-to-earth personality. „Actually, you should give him a lifelong contract.“
For Hainer, Musiala is a „century footballer.“ Bayern president Herbert Hainer told the „Abendzeitung“ in Munich, „We love our Jamal more than anything else, he is a century footballer, and our first priority is, of course, to bind him to FC Bayern in the long term.“
In the Bundesliga top match against Leverkusen, Musiala, along with newcomer Michael Olise, could create moments of genius. The Frenchman, who was signed in the summer, surprised even Sky expert Matthäus; he already compares the 22-year-old to an FC Bayern hero: „We had an Arjen Robben in his position. I can see him in that role if he plays at Bayern for the next three or four years.“
Olise moves like the Dutchman, makes similar twists and turns, can dribble, and has a good shot. „He sees his teammates even better than Arjen Robben,“ emphasized Matthäus. „He has speed, game intelligence, he reads the situation; yes, a bit of Arjen Robben in him.“
In conclusion, the future looks bright for both Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise at FC Bayern, with the club’s management and former players recognizing their potential and advocating for their long-term commitment to the team. The fans can expect to see these young talents shine on the field and contribute significantly to the success of the club in the coming years.
