No concessions: Upamecano turns up the heat on Bayern | OneFootball

The future of Dayot Upamecano at FC Bayern remains uncertain. The defensive leader is now increasing the pressure himself – forcing Munich to take the next step.

Upamecano and his agent remain firm: there are currently no concessions to the record champions. According to information from Sky, the 26-year-old's camp has once again reinforced its demands – now the ball is in the club's court to see if the offer will be revised. Although a long-term contract is in place, there is still no agreement on salary and commissions. A free transfer departure in 2026 is therefore not out of the question.

Meanwhile, the sports management is pulling out all the stops to find a solution. As Sky further reports, Max Eberl is pushing for an agreement, and FC Bayern is eager for the extension. At the same time, top clubs are sensing their opportunity – among them Liverpool, which is closely monitoring the situation. Other European clubs are also said to be following the situation closely.

Davies extension as a stumbling block?

It was previously reported that the club and the central defender had come closer on the base salary; however, the requested signing fee remains tricky. According to BILD, the overall package is aligned with the terms that Alphonso Davies is said to have received in his extension – especially regarding the requested signing fee.

As Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg reported, Upamecano is said to have clearly laid out all demands to the club: “He has presented all the numbers to Bayern. They know what he wants in terms of salary, they know what he wants in terms of contract length.”

Much is at stake for Munich: without an agreement, there is a risk of zero return in the summer of 2026 – both sportingly and economically. The club's management is therefore keen to continue the talks quickly to ensure planning security.

Regardless, the club is preparing for various scenarios. According to reports from BILD and Sky, internal alternatives and market options are being examined, including names like Marc Guéhi or Nico Schlotterbeck. Both fit the profile required by coach Vincent Kompany: strong in duels, strong in play, and capable of development. At the same time, the new salary policy of Max Eberl and Christoph Freund is not to be softened – this is precisely where Upamecano becomes a test case.

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