Raphaël Guerreiro, the versatile Portuguese international, has reportedly decided not to extend his contract with FC Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old is set to depart the German giants as a free agent when his current deal expires at the end of the 2025/26 season in June 2026.
This marks the end of a three-year chapter at the Allianz Arena for the player who initially joined Bayern on a free transfer from rivals Borussia Dortmund in 2023.
A Versatile Career and Impact at Bayern
Born on December 22, 1993, in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France, Guerreiro holds Portuguese citizenship and has been a key figure for the Portugal national team (65 caps, 4 goals). Standing at 1.70m, he is renowned for his technical ability, attacking contributions from the left flank, and positional versatility.
At Bayern, Guerreiro has operated primarily as a left-backbut has also featured effectively as a left midfielder, central midfielder, and even right-back when needed. Despite early injury setbacks in his first season, he delivered strong performances in subsequent campaigns, contributing goals and assists while adding depth to the squad.
In the current 2025/26 season, he has already notched notable contributions in the Bundesliga and Champions League, showcasing his enduring quality even as a rotation player under the current management setup.
His time at Bayern followed a highly successful seven-year spell at Borussia Dortmund (2016–2023), where he established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s most dangerous attacking full-backs/midfielders. Prior to that, he developed in France with Caen and Lorient.
Why Bayern Are Letting Him Go
According to recent reports, Bayern Munich have made a clear decision not to offer Guerreiro a new contract. The club appears to be shifting focus toward younger players with higher long-term potential as part of their squad rebuilding strategy.
Guerreiro’s contract situation has been under discussion for months, with sources indicating limited playing time and a preference for fresher options in key positions. After arriving on a free in 2023, the club seems comfortable allowing him to leave similarly in 2026, following a similar path to other senior players like Leon Goretzka who are also departing on free transfers this summer.
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