'Recommended as a role model': Bayern chief voices Upamecano wish at AGM | OneFootball

Herbert Hainer praised the recent contract extensions at FC Bayern during the club's annual general meeting and explicitly commended the sports management. In this context, he also made a direct appeal to Dayot Upamecano.

He particularly highlighted the leadership duo Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, as well as the significance of coach Vincent Kompany: “I would like to extend a big compliment to our sports management, Max Eberl and Christoph Freund.” Kompany's contract extension is an important signal for the future: “Perhaps one or another Premier League club had already set their sights on Vincent, but you must always keep an eye on FC Bayern.”

Hainer then recalled a wish from the previous year: “Ladies and gentlemen, a year ago, you expressed your wish in the form of applause that we should keep Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, and Alphonso Davies at FC Bayern.”

Now it is clear: “FC Bayern can continue to rely on these three, and these extensions, as well as that of Vincent Kompany, are all signs that something is growing here at FC Bayern, something big.”

Building on these words, Hainer turned his attention to another key player: “And that’s why I say: dear Dayot Upamecano, feel free to follow suit.”

Upamecano's side continues to make clear demands

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Discussions with the 27-year-old central defender have been ongoing for months – so far without result. The Frenchman's contract is valid until the summer of 2026. Contentious issues are primarily financial aspects such as a demanded signing fee, a bonus upon signing the contract. Additionally, Upamecano is among the top earners in the squad with an annual salary of up to 16 million euros.

Besides the financial details, future planning is also on the table. According to the BILD podcast Bayern Insider, Upamecano is thinking long-term about a move to England. “Upamecano already has in mind that he wants to play in the Premier League someday,” said Tobi Altschäffl.

A compromise solution involves a release clause. Accordingly, the defender could extend his contract by four years, but buy himself out after two years for a predetermined sum. “Release clauses are no longer a taboo topic at Bayern,” Altschäffl explained in the podcast.

An important factor remains Vincent Kompany. According to Sport BILD, Upamecano feels “extremely comfortable” under the Belgian. The club management hopes that the close connection to the coach will have an impact on the negotiations – and that the president’s appeal will not go unheard.

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