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Bayern chief unfazed by Upamecano release clause reports

“One thing is clear: we have extended Upamecano’s contract, we’re absolutely delighted that we have, and, honestly, he feels incredibly comfortable here.” Bayern themselves activated a €42.5 million release clause to sign the French centre-back from RB Leipzig in 2021.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
Key points
  • Given the current state of the transfer market, such a fee would arguably represent a bargain for a player of Upamecano’s calibre.
  • “I’m not here to explain the details of contracts," Eberl was quoted as saying by Absolut Bayern.

However, while neither confirming nor denying the reports, Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl didn't appear particularly concerned when asked about the release clause at the weekend.

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