Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has given the most candid public assessment yet of Jamal Musiala’s health, and it will worry fans. Speaking on Bavarian Radio’s “Sonntags-Stammtisch,” Hoeneß said the club faces a “dilemma” because Musiala has an illness that cannot be fully cured. He added that it can be managed to some extent with medication.
What Hoeneß Said About Musiala
The remark that travelled fastest was about form. Hoeneß said it is uncertain whether the attacking midfielder will ever get back to his previous level of performance. Coming from the man who has shaped Bayern for decades, that is a heavy statement about a player many regard as the club’s most gifted talent.
Hoeneß also separated Musiala’s case from that of coach Vincent Kompany. Kompany recently spent several days in hospital with an irritation of the meninges. Hoeneß stressed that Musiala’s situation is a very different and more complicated one.
The reports do not name a diagnosis. Musiala has himself spoken publicly about suffering blackouts. Without confirmation from the club or the player, it is wise not to speculate beyond that.
The Contract Question
Hoeneß also raised the money side. He said the illness is not covered by the provisions in Musiala’s contract, and floated the scenario of Bayern questioning whether his output still matches the terms. That was a hypothetical, not an announcement. Hoeneß did not say the club had taken any action over the contract.
The stakes are high. Musiala signed a deal running to 2030, reportedly worth around €25 million a season, which puts him alongside Harry Kane among Bayern’s top earners. He signed it after being linked with Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona. The club made a huge long-term bet on him, which is why Hoeneß’s words carry so much weight.
Where Musiala Stands Right Now
On the pitch, the picture is more modest. Musiala has had repeated setbacks since his serious injury at the 2025 Club World Cup, and has been dealing with torn muscle fibres since late September. The good news is that he is back in team training, and a return to match action is expected after the upcoming international break at the end of the month.
A Long Road Since the Club World Cup
It has been a hard stretch for a player who has lived in the spotlight since his teens. He broke his left leg and dislocated his ankle against Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup in July 2025. After 196 days out, he came off the bench at RB Leipzig in January 2026 and set up a goal in a 5-1 win.
Teammates were thrilled. Kane said it felt like Bayern had signed two valuable new players when Musiala and Alphonso Davies returned, and called Musiala possibly the best player in the squad. The season before the injury, Musiala scored 21 goals and added eight assists in all competitions.
