Bayern under pressure: Upamecano makes big demands for new contract | OneFootball

Dayot Upamecano is reportedly setting clear conditions in the negotiations over a contract extension with FC Bayern. Among other things, he is apparently demanding a salary increase.

According to information from Munich’s Abendzeitung, the 26-year-old is demanding a significant salary increase as well as a release clause in the new contract. The background: Several teammates like Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Joshua Kimmich have recently signed top contracts. According to the report, Upamecano sees himself financially between Davies (around 15 million euros per year) and Kimmich (around 20 million euros) and wants to be classified accordingly.

In addition to his salary demands, the Frenchman is said to be pushing for a release clause to be included in the contract. A fixed transfer fee would make it easier for him to leave early if a suitable offer from a top club comes in. The central defender has long been considered a coveted target abroad: Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and FC Barcelona are said to be closely monitoring the situation.

Talks between FC Bayern and Upamecano ongoing

Since his move from RB Leipzig to Munich in 2021, Upamecano has been a mainstay in defense. Under coach Vincent Kompany, he forms the heart of the backline together with Jonathan Tah. Nevertheless, talks about extending his contract, which runs until 2026, have stalled.

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Most recently, the defensive leader himself stated: “I feel comfortable here and am happy to be able to work with a very good coach and great players. My agent is talking to the Bayern officials. The talks are ongoing. There’s nothing more to say. We’ll see what happens.”

Bayern are determined to keep their key player. Sporting director Max Eberl has already emphasized that they are “in good talks,” but also warned that financial prudence is necessary.

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