Bayern Munich’s honorary president Uli Ho Ness has warned that the 23‑year‑old German international Jamal Musiala may never return to the level he displayed before a series of health problems. Ho Ness said the forward suffers from a condition that cannot be permanently cured, only managed with medication, and that the club is uncertain whether he will regain his former form.
Speaking to Bavarian broadcaster BR24, Ho Ness explained that Musiala’s “illness cannot simply be cured, but it can be controlled to a certain extent with the use of medication.” He added that the situation creates a contractual dilemma, as the player’s condition is not covered by the insurance attached to his deal. “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,” Ho Ness said.
Musiala’s health concerns first surfaced during pre‑season after he collapsed twice within four days. He was subsequently diagnosed with a treatable neurological dysfunction. The forward has also been sidelined by a hamstring injury sustained in September and has not featured for Bayern since, although he has recently returned to training. He has scored twice in four appearances for the club this season.
“He’s needling him a little. It’s not just about wrapping him in cotton wool. He also has to battle against adversity sometimes,” former Bayern and Germany captain Lothar Matthaus told Sky90. Matthaus said Ho Ness was looking to create adversity with his statement and that Musiala could use it as motivation to prove he can return to his previous level.
Musiala joined Bayern in 2019 after progressing through Chelsea’s academy. He has scored 71 goals and provided 38 assists in 235 appearances for the club, earned 46 caps for Germany, and shared the Golden Boot as joint‑top scorer at Euro 2024.
Bayern Munich has confirmed that it will continue to support Musiala despite the uncertainty surrounding his long‑term future.
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