Bayern Munich can no longer avoid allowing release clauses in contracts of important players such as Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala, sporting director Christoph Freund appeared to confirm on Thursday. The Sport Bild weekly said this week that England captain Kane has such a clause in his deal until 2027 he signed in his €100 million move from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023.

The release clause in 31-year-old Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane's contract will decrease from £67m to £54m over the next year. (BILD - subscription required) Should any club trigger Kane's release clause,