The Bayern Munich honorary president made the comments during an appearance on Bayerischer Rundfunk’s *Der Sonntags-Stammtisch*, discussing both the club’s injured attacking midfielder and the recovery of its head coach.
Musiala is currently working his way back from a muscle injury and has recently returned to team training. However, Hoeness’ remarks about the 23-year-old’s longer-term prospects have attracted attention, particularly given the neurological condition he has previously disclosed.
“We are in a dilemma with him. He has an illness that cannot easily be cured, but which can be managed to some extent with medication. But whether he will ever again have the level of performance he once had is another question. And he continues to receive his salary.”
Musiala is among Bayern’s highest-paid players, with reports suggesting his earnings could reach €35 million gross per season including bonuses. Hoeness acknowledged the difficult contractual situation facing the club, but stressed the implications of challenging an agreement because of a player's medical circumstances.
“Just imagine if Bayern were now to question his contract and say: ‘What he can deliver now is no longer what is stipulated in the contract.’”
The comments come after a difficult period for Musiala, whose progress was disrupted by a serious fibula fracture last year. He subsequently worked to regain his previous level before another muscle injury interrupted his recovery.
Bayern have previously maintained that his neurological symptoms are under control when his medication is properly managed. Hoeness' remarks nevertheless raise questions about how the club views the midfielder’s longer-term prospects, although they do not represent an official change in Bayern’s position on his contract.
The honorary president also provided an update on Kompany, who has been absent from the touchline while recovering from a serious illness. Hoeness suggested the Belgian could be back much sooner than initially anticipated.
“In two or three weeks. After the international break, he will be sitting on the bench again.”
That timetable could allow Kompany to return for Bayern’s Bundesliga meeting with Cologne on 20 November, although his recovery and medical clearance will determine whether that is possible.
Hoeness suggested the coach had pushed himself too hard before becoming ill, describing the demands of his working schedule.
“He works 12 hours a day, six days a week – that was simply too much.”
Kompany had suffered a collapse at the club's training ground and was subsequently diagnosed with a condition affecting the membranes around the brain. He has been receiving treatment, with assistant coach Aaron Danks taking responsibility for the team in his absence.
The update provides Bayern with encouragement on two important fronts. Kompany’s possible return would restore their head coach to the dugout, while Musiala’s gradual return to training offers hope that the midfielder can resume his career without further interruption.
Hoeness' comments, however, show that questions remain about the longer-term situation surrounding one of the club’s most valuable players.