"Bayern are considering making a concession to Dayot Upamecano in order to finally reach an agreement over a contract extension. The club and the player have an agreement in principle over the financial terms, but the sticking point so far has been the release clause. Upamecano's camp is demanding a release clause worth around €65m. The main disagreement is about the point at which the option would become active."
"The player's representatives are insisting that the release clause would be valid as early as the first year after the extension (in 2027). Bayern, on the other hand, have so far insisted that the option should only become valid a year later. Bayern are now considering fulfilling Upamecano's wish for a release clause valid in 2027 so that the new contract can finally be finalized."
"Such a clause would allow Bayern to keep Upamecano for at least another year and still receive €65m in the event of his departure. Without this concession, the deal could fall through. This would be a shock and a departure from Bayern Munich's normal operating procedures. A release clause that can be activated in 2027 for €65 million could be a bad precedent to set for negotiations moving forward."
Bayern Munich and Dayot Upamecano have agreed in principle on financial terms but remained at odds over a release clause. Upamecano's representatives demand a €65m release clause valid as early as the first year after the extension (2027). Bayern initially wanted the clause to become active a year later. Bayern is now considering granting the 2027 activation to secure the new contract amid interest from clubs like Real Madrid and PSG. Such a clause would allow Bayern to retain Upamecano for at least another year while guaranteeing a €65m fee if he departs, but it could set an unwelcome precedent.
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