How FC Bayern Munich Pays Its Players

May 10, 2026, 08:30
EuropeSports

Introduction

This report looks at how FC Bayern Munich pays its players. It talks about Toni Kroos and Konrad Laimer.

Main Body

Many years ago, Toni Kroos left the club. He went to Real Madrid for 25 million euros. The club did not want to pay him more than 10 million euros. Kroos wanted more money, so he left. He won five big trophies in Spain and retired in 2024. Now, the club talks with Konrad Laimer. They want Laimer to stay at the club. Laimer and the club do not agree on the money yet. However, they are still friendly. Max Eberl is a leader at the club. He says the club wants to keep Laimer. They are working to find a price that both sides like.

Conclusion

Bayern Munich wants to save money, but they also want the best players.

Learning

⏳ Then vs. Now

Look at how the story changes time. We use different word forms to show if something is finished or happening now.

The Past (Finished)

  • Left (from leave) → "Toni Kroos left the club."
  • Went (from go) → "He went to Real Madrid."
  • Did not want → "The club did not want to pay."

The Present (Happening now)

  • Talks → "The club talks with Konrad Laimer."
  • Want → "They want Laimer to stay."
  • Are → "They are still friendly."

💡 Simple Rule: If it happened years ago, the word usually changes shape (left, went). If it is happening today, we use the basic word (want, talk).

Vocabulary Learning

report (n.)
a written or printed account of events or information
Example:I read a report about the new policy.
looks (v.)
to examine or observe
Example:She looks at the painting.
club (n.)
an organization for a particular purpose
Example:He joined a football club.
left (v.)
to go away from a place
Example:She left the room.
went (v.)
past tense of go
Example:They went to the market.
million (n.)
a number equal to one thousand thousand
Example:The prize was 10 million dollars.
euros (n.)
the currency used in many European countries
Example:She paid 50 euros for the ticket.
pay (v.)
to give money for goods or services
Example:I will pay the bill.
more (adv.)
in addition or greater amount
Example:She wants more time.
money (n.)
currency used as a medium of exchange
Example:He saved money for a trip.
won (v.)
past tense of win
Example:They won the championship.
trophies (n.)
a cup or other award for winning
Example:They displayed their trophies.
talks (v.)
to speak with someone
Example:They talk about their plans.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:Please stay here.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion
Example:We agree on the decision.
friendly (adj.)
kind and pleasant
Example:She has a friendly smile.
leader (n.)
a person who leads
Example:He is a good leader.
keep (v.)
to continue to have
Example:Keep the door closed.
find (v.)
to discover or locate
Example:I find the book interesting.
price (n.)
the amount of money needed
Example:The price is high.
sides (n.)
different parts or groups
Example:Both sides listened.
like (prep.)
similar to
Example:She sings like a professional.
save (v.)
to keep for future use
Example:Save your work.
best (adj.)
of the highest quality
Example:They chose the best option.