Impressive stats: Upamecano shining not just at Bayern | OneFootball

Dayot Upamecano is in top form at FC Bayern and in the French national team. While he is almost indispensable on the field, a tense scenario is brewing behind the scenes for the Munich club.

Since Vincent Kompany took over as coach of the German record champions, Upamecano has established himself as the clear defensive leader. Bayern's intense pressing and structured possession play suit the 26-year-old well. In the back four, the Frenchman is a fixture and justifies the trust with consistently strong performances.

He also enjoys high regard with the Équipe Tricolore under Didier Deschamps. In the 2-0 victory against Ukraine in the first World Cup qualifying match, Upamecano played the full 90 minutes and impressed with his presence. Particularly noteworthy: France did not concede a single goal in the last 500 minutes of play with the Bayern star on the field.

Upamecano: France's Constant – Bayern's Worry

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While the right-footer has become an indispensable figure in France's defense, his contract situation in Munich is increasingly causing headaches. Upamecano's contract expires in the summer of 2026 – and negotiations for an extension are reportedly difficult. This poses a dangerous situation for FCB if no agreement is reached by winter.

For Bayern, a free transfer departure is a nightmare scenario, especially after the recent losses of Leroy Sané and Eric Dier. The market value of the defensive leader is currently estimated at around 50 million euros – an amount the club could lose in a transfer without an extension.

Squad Competition, but No Alternative

With Jonathan Tah, Munich has a second established center-back, and Minjae Kim and the injured Hiroki Ito are also in the squad. However, in terms of stability, tackling strength, and organization, Upamecano is considered the linchpin of the defense. Finding a replacement of this quality would be difficult and expensive.

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