New deal? Bayern confident – Upamecano hesitates | OneFootball

The officials of FC Bayern are apparently optimistic that a contract extension with Dayot Upamecano could be reached soon. However, the defender himself seems to be hesitating.

According to information from Sport BILD, there is confidence at FC Bayern that an agreement with Dayot Upamecano can be reached soon. However, the French national player is reportedly taking his time and wants to wait for possible offers from other top clubs before making a final decision.

Recently, the Munich Abendzeitung reported that Upamecano has clear ideas for an extension of his contract, which runs until 2026. According to this, the 26-year-old is demanding a significant salary increase. After teammates like Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Joshua Kimmich signed new top contracts this year, Upamecano sees himself financially on a similar level – namely between the approximately 15 million euros per year of Davies and the 20 million euros that Kimmich earns.

Furthermore, according to the report, the central defender is pushing for an exit clause that would allow him an uncomplicated departure in the event of an offer from a top European club. Clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and FC Barcelona have been considered potential suitors for months and are closely monitoring the situation.

FC Bayern in "good exchange" with Upamecano according to Eberl

The German record champions, on the other hand, are striving to bind the key player long-term. Sports director Max Eberl recently emphasized that the talks are proceeding in a "good exchange," but also pointed out that financial prudence must play a role in all contract negotiations.

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Upamecano himself publicly showed restraint. After the successful Champions League opener against Chelsea, he already stated: "I feel comfortable here and am happy to work with a very good coach and great players. My agent is talking to the Bayern officials. The talks are ongoing. There is nothing more to say. We will see what happens."

Since his move from RB Leipzig to Munich in 2021, Upamecano has become a fixture in the defense. Under coach Vincent Kompany, he forms the core of the defense alongside Jonathan Tah. A free transfer departure like that of David Alaba is to be avoided in Munich at all costs – which is why the coming months could be crucial in determining whether an extension will occur or if rumors of a transfer will intensify.

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