"Better clubs than Bayern": Is Mbappé luring Upamecano to Real? | OneFootball

Superstar Kylian Mbappé talks about the future of Dayot Upamecano, taking a jab at FC Bayern.

Kylian Mbappé has stirred up a fuss with a spicy remark. At a press conference of the French national team in Paris, the superstar spoke about the future of his teammate Dayot Upamecano – and couldn't resist a dig at FC Bayern.

“He is in a great phase, playing at a great club, there are hardly any better – but there are better,” laughed Mbappé when asked if he was trying to convince Upamecano to move to Real Madrid. The French superstar then emphasized: “But I will stay out of this discussion, out of respect for his club and to not put him under more pressure.”

The comment is intriguing – after all, Mbappé himself plays for Real Madrid. And the Royals, alongside Paris Saint-Germain, are among the clubs that are currently said to have an eye on Upamecano. Whether the striker was also hinting at his current employer with his joke remains open. However, it would fit with Real Madrid's self-image.

Mbappé also explained that he completely understands the international interest in his compatriot: “When you talk about the best defender in the world and this season, he is part of that debate.” The 2018 World Cup winner praised his teammate as “strong in high defending, in duels, and in build-up play.”

FC Bayern wants to extend with Upamecano

Meanwhile, Munich continues to hope for a contract extension. Upamecano's current contract expires in the summer, and although talks with the club management around Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are said to be developing positively, an agreement has not yet been reached. According to BILD, Bayern has presented a significantly improved offer, which would elevate the Frenchman to the salary elite of the club with around 20 million euros annual salary – right behind Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane.

But the interest from Real Madrid and PSG is putting pressure. Both top clubs are financially capable of making a competitive offer. Particularly tricky: Upamecano's agent Moussa Sissoko is considered closely connected with PSG and also represents Ousmane Dembélé, among others.

Photo: IMAGO

Mbappé himself apparently did not want the fuss about his compatriot's future to become too big. “I'm staying out of it,” said the 26-year-old with a smile – but his words were likely noted in Munich. Because whether as a joke or a small jab: When Mbappé talks about “better clubs,” he was probably thinking of his own club Real Madrid.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.