Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has raised questions over Jamal Musiala’s long-term future after publicly questioning whether the German international can return to his previous performance levels following his recent health problems.

Speaking on Bayerischer Rundfunk’s Sonntags-Stammtisch over the weekend, the 74-year-old expressed concern about Musiala’s ongoing struggles with absence seizures and the potential implications for Bayern.

“We are naturally in a dilemma,” Hoeneß explained. “He has an illness that cannot easily be cured, but which can be reasonably controlled with medication. Whether he will ever regain the level of performance he once had, however…”

Hoeneß also pointed to the financial obligations Bayern continue to carry under Musiala’s lucrative contract, which runs until 2030.

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has struggled to establish consistent fitness over the past 18 months and has been sidelined since late September with a muscle bundle tear. Musiala is nevertheless expected to return following the November international break.

Bayern Munich concerned over Jamal Musiala’s lucrative contract

According to Kicker, Hoeneß’s remarks reflect growing concerns surrounding the financial implications of Musiala’s long-term agreement, which could reportedly earn the German international as much as €30 million annually. The five-year contract, agreed in February 2025, could therefore cost Bayern up to €150 million, regardless of how frequently Musiala is able to feature.

Kicker’s subsequent analysis suggests that Hoeneß was not attempting to place additional pressure on the player. Rather, the honorary president wanted to draw attention to Bayern’s position as the club continues to honour its financial commitments despite receiving relatively little sporting return in recent months.

The report also indicates that Bayern officials were unhappy with the approach taken by Musiala’s representatives during the contract negotiations, when the player’s camp reportedly pushed for the most favourable possible terms.

Communication with the representatives has apparently been limited during Musiala’s recent difficulties. Kicker further suggests that Hoeneß would welcome some form of financial accommodation from the player’s representatives while the German international remains unavailable. There has, however, been no indication that Bayern intend to challenge or renegotiate the existing agreement.

Despite the concerns expressed by Bayern’s honorary president, Musiala had shown encouraging signs of returning to his best form before his latest injury setback, earning praise from head coach Vincent Kompany.

Bayern remain committed to honouring the midfielder’s contract and supporting his recovery. With the club also dealing with injuries elsewhere in its attacking department, Musiala’s anticipated return after the international break could provide a timely boost.