Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has said Germany international Jamal Musiala is suffering from an illness that cannot simply be cured, raising the question of whether the midfielder can regain his previous level.
Speaking to Bavarian broadcaster BR24, Hoeness described the case as a dilemma for the club.
“Musiala’s situation is completely different from that of Vincent Kompany,” Hoeness said. “We are facing a dilemma in this case, as he is suffering from an illness that cannot simply be cured, but it can be controlled to a certain extent with the use of medication.”
“But the question remains: will he one day be able to regain the level he used to show?” he added.
Hoeness said Musiala’s condition was not covered by the insurance in his contract, which runs until 2030. He posed a hypothetical about the club’s position.
“Imagine if Bayern Munich now decided to question his contract, and told him: what you are able to offer currently no longer matches the level stipulated in the contract,” he said.
He did not say the club intends to take such a step, and indicated that Bayern continues to support the player while acknowledging the uncertainty over his long-term prospects.
Musiala, 23, has dealt with health issues in recent months, including collapses linked to a neurological dysfunction. He has scored two goals in four appearances for Bayern this season but has been sidelined at times.
