Overview
- In his Sky column, Lothar Matthäus called Laimer outstanding at right-back despite it not being his natural position.
- He likened Laimer's partnership with Michael Olise to the Philipp Lahm–Arjen Robben pairing from Bayern's past.
- Matthäus said Bayern looked poorest in the three or four matches Laimer missed, highlighting the Austrian's influence.
- With a contract through summer 2027, Matthäus deemed a pay increase reasonable and did not foresee difficult extension talks.
- He pointed to Laimer's comfort in Munich, Vincent Kompany's esteem, and a sensitive wage hierarchy at Bayern, while no formal negotiations have been reported.