According to 'WAZ/AZ', negotiations for an extension of the contract, which is dated until summer 2026, are close to a breakthrough and could be finalized as early as this week. A renewed contract, likely until 2029, with reduced terms is being discussed. Accordingly, the 31-year-old would have to be satisfied with a lower salary.

Maximilian Arnold's contract runs until 2026. Wolfsburg wants to extend by a maximum of two years, while Arnold's side prefers three years. Arnold is currently the top earner at Wolfsburg with an estimated 5 million euros gross, and the club no longer wants to pay this amount. Sebastian Schindzielorz described the contract talks as a dialogue with different positions and discussions, and said that the outcome will be seen in the next days and weeks. Arnold stated that it is not a foregone conclusion but confirmed he wants to extend his contract.

According to Kicker, talks about Maximilian Arnold's future at Wolfsburg are now starting, with negotiations being conducted by his advisor Karl Herzog with VfL bosses Peter Christiansen and Sebastian Schindzielorz. The player has communicated that he expects his future to be at Wolfsburg, but the club is still keeping quiet. The duration of the contract is a topic, and there is also talk of a follow-up agreement for after the end of his career. The report adds that Arnold would certainly have to make concessions on his salary and last extended his contract in February 2021.

'kicker' assumes that the midfielder will have to expect a lower salary in the event of a contract extension. There is also a need for discussion regarding the length of the new contract. According to the specialist magazine, talks about extending the contract are now starting.