Real miss out: Bayern star set for contract extension? | OneFootball

The poker game around Dayot Upamecano seems to be clearing up. According to a report by Fichajes, the defensive chief is on the verge of a contract extension with FC Bayern. This would likely burst the dream of a free transfer in the summer of 2026 for Real Madrid and other top clubs.

The Frenchman has been linked with international heavyweights like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United for some time. The Royals in particular had hoped to be able to sign the 26-year-old on a free transfer. But it seems that won't happen: Bayern has accelerated the talks and declared an extension a strategic priority.

According to information from Fijaches, the talks about a contract extension are in the home stretch. The club and player have been in exchange for some time, but the talks have recently stalled.

Bayern wants to solidify the defense axis long-term

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Upamecano is considered a central figure in Munich's defense. Along with Jonathan Tah, he is expected to stabilize the record champion's defensive line for years to come. It's no surprise that the club has declared a contract extension a top priority.

Recently, Sports Director Christoph Freund spoke positively about the matter on Sky: "There is no deadline. Now we have first closed the transfer window, now we move on to the next topics and Upa is certainly an important factor."

"He knows what he has with FC Bayern"

Freund praised his defender in the highest terms: "Upa is an outstanding player, an outstanding character. He knows what he has with FC Bayern Munich. He feels extremely comfortable, plays really strong and is a very important personality on the field. Off the field, he has matured even more during his time at FC Bayern Munich. Therefore, we hope that he will stay with FC Bayern for the long term. I am also positive."

Upamecano moved from RB Leipzig to Munich in the summer of 2021 for 42.5 million euros. After initial fluctuations, he has stabilized under coach Vincent Kompany and has matured into a fixed size - both at FC Bayern and in the French national team.

With an extension, another chapter would follow. For Bayern, it would be an important signal to bind the defensive chief to them long-term.

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