Jamal Musiala is one of the most important, if not the most important player that Bayern Munich have in their arsenal. At only 21-years-old, the still-relatively young German has lit up the world with his performances so it is only natural that Bayern should extend his contract beyond its next expiration date of 2026. Musiala said that choosing the right manager to guide the team was a crucial factor:
For me, the coaching decision was important. I want us to play good, attractive football and compete for the title in the league and the Champions League with a good team. I want to play in an environment where there’s a good feeling and the boys are happy on the pitch. Because then I can also show my qualities.
– SportBild as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia
Having your mates with you is also good, but when they’re the ones who might get sold—namely Alphonso Davies and Leroy Sané—it’s less than ideal. “It’s important for me to feel good”, Musiala said (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl via @iMiaSanMia). “Leroy and Phonzy are my closest friends at Bayern. It would be important for me if they stayed. I’ve also told them that.”