Not just Kane: these Bayern stars have release clauses too | OneFootball

There used to be a strict rule at FC Bayern: no exit clauses. But those days are long gone. More and more superstars are securing fixed exit options with the record champions.

As reported by Sport BILD, both Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Minjae Kim have such clauses embedded in their contracts. The figures now coming to light show how much the club has opened up in recent years—and how varied the models are.

Kane can leave in 2026 – Musiala with XXL clause

Harry Kane, who joined from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 for around 100 million euros, could leave FC Bayern in the summer of 2026—and for a comparatively moderate 65 million euros. The condition: the English striker must officially make use of his exit clause by the end of January 2026.

This would put Kane on the market a year before his contract ends (2027). However, given the recent statements from the club and the player, it is very unlikely that Kane will make use of his clause. On the contrary, the 32-year-old has recently shown a strong interest in extending his stay in Munich.

Jamal Musiala, who is tied until 2030, also has an exit clause according to Sport BILD—albeit on a significantly different scale. It is currently said to be 175 million euros and will gradually decrease to around 100 million euros by the summer of 2029.

A mechanism that binds Musiala to Munich in the long term, but at the same time offers the exceptional talent flexibility for the future.

Kim clause drops drastically

The most intriguing situation currently surrounds Minjae Kim. The South Korean, who joined from SSC Napoli in 2023 for just under 50 million euros, still has an uncertain future at FC Bayern.

According to Sport BILD, the South Korean also has an exit clause of 100 million euros—which is set to drop to 70 million euros next summer. This could be particularly interesting for Italian clubs like Inter Milan, AC Milan, or Juventus Turin, who are reportedly already interested in Kim.

However, whether anyone will trigger this clause is more than questionable: the market value of the center-back is currently estimated at only 32 million euros.

Upamecano demands new exit option

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The old exit clause of Dayot Upamecano, which was once said to be 120 million euros, is no longer valid. The Frenchman is currently in negotiations for a new contract. Notably, the center-back is once again demanding an exit option in his contract.

For Bayern, this means: the former taboo is long history. In Munich, contracts are now handled flexibly—with clauses, bonuses, and tiered options that provide both players and the club with room to maneuver.

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