Verbal agreement with Real? Bayern face disaster over Upamecano! | OneFootball

Is FC Bayern facing another Alaba situation? According to a report from the French portal Foot Mercato, Dayot Upamecano has already verbally agreed with Real Madrid on a transfer. This means the Munich club risks losing another key player for free – despite their efforts to keep the defender long-term.

The contract of the 27-year-old Frenchman expires in the summer of 2026. Although Bayern has offered the defense chief an extension, no agreement has been reached so far. According to Foot Mercato, Real Madrid currently has the upper hand in the race – and sees Upamecano as the ideal successor for David Alaba or Antonio Rüdiger, whose contracts both end in 2026.

This threatens Bayern with a similar scenario to that of the Austrian, who left FCB for Madrid on a free transfer in the summer of 2021.

Upamecano as Real's Priority – Konaté Now Second Choice

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As the portal further reports, Real Madrid had initially chosen Ibrahima Konaté from FC Liverpool as their desired player. But the focus has shifted: Upamecano is now the top priority for the Madrid club.

The Frenchman perfectly fits the profile of President Florentino Pérez: experienced, tested at the top level, and theoretically available for free at the end of the season if no extension is reached in Munich. His profile – physically strong, game-intelligent, internationally experienced – is considered by the "Royals" as the perfect piece for the planned defensive overhaul.

Furthermore, Upamecano is said to maintain close contact with several French Real stars, including Camavinga and Tchouaméni. Coach Xabi Alonso, who knows him well from the Bundesliga, is also considered an advocate of the transfer.

Bayern Under Pressure – Kompany Fights for His Defense Chief

There is internal unrest at FC Bayern over the developments. Upamecano is untouchable this season under Vincent Kompany, forming with Jonathan Tah what is currently probably the most stable central defender duo in Europe. A departure would be difficult to compensate for sportingly.

Although the club management is still working on a contract extension, the overall financial package remains a problem. According to Sport BILD, Upamecano's management is demanding a significant salary increase, a signing bonus, and a release clause that would allow him to change clubs in the medium term.

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