Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has signed a new contract with the German giants, and his new release clause has shocked transfer watchers across Europe.
Big clubs have been circling around the former Chelsea academy player since his breakout in Munich. Bayern have finally tied the 21-year-old to a new contract, but his release clause might surprise a few people.
Jamal Musiala’s new release clause is set at £145m, dropping to £83m in the final year of his contract.
This might not seem too concerning now, but in a few years, if Musiala continues developing into one of the world’s best footballers, that release clause will become very appealing to a host of Premier League big spenders.
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City have shown in the past that they are willing to invest more than £100m in a player if they fit the right profile.
Chelsea recently splurged over £100m on two young central midfielders who are not on the same level as Jamal Musiala. Arsenal and Manchester City have also proven that they will pay more than £100m for the right player.
In a few years, £145m might not seem like a huge amount if Musiala continues to improve as he has over the past three years in Germany.
Chelsea reportedly have a 20% sell-on clause for Musiala, and have always maintained an interest in their former academy player.
City like Jamal Musiala
Meanwhile, Manchester City will be looking for a replacement if Kevin De Bruyne decides to leave in 2025 or 2026. Musiala, who will still be in his early 20s in a year or two, could represent a solid investment for the next 7–9 years at £145m for a club like Manchester City.
This looks like a strategic move from Musiala and Bayern, as the release clause could become too tempting for ultra-rich clubs targeting a player tipped to be one of the best of his generation.
