The discussions surrounding Jamal Musiala at FC Bayern show no signs of letting up. After Uli Hoeneß recently publicly expressed doubts about the 23-year-old’s performance, the honorary president is now facing significant backlash. Sky reporter Kerry Hau considers the Bayern boss’s remarks completely inappropriate and even sees them as a threat to unity within the club.

Hoeneß caused a stir over the weekend with a remarkable statement. Referring to Musiala’s lucrative contract, the 74-year-old said, “What he’s capable of right now is no longer what’s in the contract.”

For Hau, these words come at an inopportune time. The forward has been struggling with health issues for months and is working hard on his comeback. The Sky reporter considers it a mistake to publicly discuss his athletic value during this difficult phase of all times.

Hau is apparently not alone in this assessment. As the tz reports, the honorary president’s statements have also drawn criticism and surprise within FC Bayern. According to the report, while Hoeneß’s underlying message was understandable, the manner of his public remarks was viewed as unnecessary within the club.

“Hoeneß could have spared us that.”

“That was unnecessary. Uli Hoeneß could have spared us that,” Hau clarified.

The journalist is particularly critical of the fact that the honorary president’s statements contradict Vincent Kompany’s most recent assessments. A few weeks ago, the Bayern coach had stated that he hadn’t seen Musiala play this well in a long time and that the national team player was well on his way back to his former form.

Hau also pointed to new details regarding the offensive star’s health. According to these details, Musiala’s medication was adjusted due to his condition. Since then, his condition is said to have improved.

According to information from the tz, Musiala’s neurological condition is now well-managed. The report states that the national team player has not suffered any absences for about two months. The doctors treating him also reportedly continue to believe that the 23-year-old can return to his former level of performance. Most recently, a torn muscle fiber had slowed him down.

According to Hau, Musiala himself would love nothing more than to finally be back on the field regularly. That is precisely why Hoeneß’s public statements are particularly problematic. “He’s actually undermining team cohesion,” Hau says, criticizing Hoeneß’s actions.

Hau Defends Musiala’s Mega Contract

For Hau, the criticism is also incomprehensible because Bayern deliberately made a long-term decision when extending his contract in early 2025.

At the time, Musiala signed a new contract running through 2030 and, with a reported annual salary of more than 20 million euros, joined the ranks of the record champions’ top earners.

However, Hau emphasized that at the time of the negotiations in late 2024 and early 2025, his subsequent health issues could not have been foreseen. The national team player was in outstanding form at the time and was being courted by numerous top European clubs.

According to the Sky reporter, both Real Madrid and Liverpool FC would have liked to sign Musiala and were willing to invest a lot of money to do so. Bayern therefore made a conscious decision to secure their star forward on a long-term basis. This decision was based not only on his athletic abilities but also on his importance as a role model for the club.

Here’s what’s behind Hoeneß’s statements

As reported by *kicker*, however, Hoeneß did not intend to put pressure on Musiala personally with his statements. Rather, his aim was to draw attention to the club’s financial situation. Over the entire five-year contract term, Bayern could spend up to 150 million euros on the attacking player. If Musiala fails to regain his former form, this would represent a significant financial burden.

According to the report, Hoeneß and other Bayern officials are also dissatisfied with Musiala’s advisors. They reportedly secured the maximum financial terms during the contract extension in February 2025 but are now holding back in light of the current situation. Hoeneß is said to therefore want Musiala to make a financial concession as long as he is unable to play. Bayern, however, continues to stand by the agreed-upon contract terms.

Hau finds the timing of Hoeneß’s statements particularly noteworthy. In recent weeks, the Bayern family has demonstrated great unity in dealing with various difficult issues. This was true both during Vincent Kompany’s absence due to illness and in their handling of Joshua Kimmich following his personal tragedy.

Hau considers it counterproductive to spark new discussions by publicly casting doubt on Musiala at this very moment.

While Hoeneß’s statements often carry a specific message, in this case, it’s important not to forget that we’re talking about a person who is battling an illness and doing everything he can to get back to his best form.

Kompany, too, is expected to continue supporting his star forward unconditionally. According to tz, the Belgian still considers Musiala a crucial game-changer for his team and stands by him both internally and publicly.

While the 23-year-old works toward his return, public debate over his contract and his athletic future is intensifying. It would therefore be all the more important for Bayern to stand behind their star forward during this difficult phase, rather than causing further unrest.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/10/das-war-unnoetig-hoeness-geraet-nach-musiala-aussagen-in-die-kritik/.