Upamecano linked with free transfer exit from Bayern, new club in the frame | OneFootball

Many top clubs are interested in signing Dayot Upamecano on a free transfer. Now, the Bayern Munich defender is being linked with another top club.

Dayot Upamecano seems to be facing an uncertain future at Bayern Munich. The French defender's contract expires in the summer of 2026, and negotiations for an extension are proving difficult. According to information from Sky, the 26-year-old's side is currently not willing to meet the club's financial demands. This could make a free transfer increasingly likely – and now, apparently, another top club is entering the transfer poker.

As reported by the portal Chelsea News, Chelsea FC is considering signing Upamecano. The Blues could thus attempt to sign the center-back on a free transfer next summer. However, the condition is that Upamecano foregoes a significant salary increase and instead accepts a performance-based contract, a type that the Londoners have recently been offering more frequently. If this happens, according to the report, the Frenchman could even become a "main target" for the club world champion in the transfer market.

Real Madrid and Liverpool also interested in Upamecano

Upamecano currently earns an estimated 16 million euros annually at Bayern Munich, including bonuses. According to various media reports, he is demanding a significant salary increase, a signing bonus of around 17 million euros, and a release clause. The German record champion is reportedly not willing to meet these demands so far.

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If no agreement is reached, Upamecano could leave the club in the summer. In addition to Chelsea, Real Madrid and Liverpool FC are also monitoring the defender. Both clubs are considered potential buyers if contract talks with Munich ultimately fall through.

At the same time, Bayern Munich is apparently already working on possible replacements. According to Sky, the Munich club is intensely considering national player Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund. Additionally, Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace is on the list. Both players are considered possible candidates if Upamecano indeed decides to move to England or Spain.

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