I actually think Bayern don't want to release him. I bet they think they can fix up a renewal with better wages this year. They can offer any amount of money they think he deserves. Plus there's Euro's coming up. Pavard would be worried to lose a place for Les Blues if he starts to riot now and the result is complete bench or U18 for the whole year. Yeah he can pay back by leaving free, but he has lost 1 year in his prime years. Bayern doesnt care. They still remain rich MF sipping Paulaner at any given moment.