Bayern Munich hands Choupo-Moting two-year contract extension

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting had joined Bayern Munich in October last year on a free transfer for one season after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain had expired.

Published : Jun 04, 2021 17:39 IST , Munich

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored three goals in 22 Bundesliga appearances and won plaudits for stepping up to replace Robert Lewandowski when the Poland striker was injured for Champions League games against PSG.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored three goals in 22 Bundesliga appearances and won plaudits for stepping up to replace Robert Lewandowski when the Poland striker was injured for Champions League games against PSG.
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Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored three goals in 22 Bundesliga appearances and won plaudits for stepping up to replace Robert Lewandowski when the Poland striker was injured for Champions League games against PSG.

Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting signed a two-year contract extension on Friday, cementing his status as the backup to Robert Lewandowski.

Choupo-Moting joined Bayern in October on a free transfer for one season after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired.

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The Germany-born Cameroon forward scored three goals in 22 Bundesliga appearances — playing all but eight of those as a substitute — but won plaudits for stepping up to replace Lewandowski when the Poland striker was injured for Champions League games against PSG.

Choupo-Moting scored a goal in each game as Bayern was eliminated on away goals in the quarterfinal after drawing 3-3 with PSG on aggregate.

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