‘Surrounded by the best’ – Upamecano makes claim on Liverpool star | OneFootball

Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano has suggested that he considers himself one of the best centre-backs in the world at the moment. 

The French defender has been in brilliant form this season, but his long-term future at the club has been a subject of speculation.

Upamecano has mentioned William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate as other defenders who he thinks are equally top-quality.

What Dayot Upamecano said about Ibrahima Konate

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Upamecano is currently with the French national team, and ahead of their match against Ukraine, he touched upon many subjects, including his future.

The 27-year-old defender has a contract that runs until the end of the season, after which he will become a free agent. He suggested that he is only thinking about his performance for Bayern, and not about his future.

Upamecano said during his press conference: “I think that I’m one of the best [in the world]. But there are also some very good defenders, like William Saliba and Ibrahima Konaté, so I think that, above all, I am surrounded by the best both with France and at Bayern Munich.”

Konate and Upamecano: Similar situations

Both Konate and Upamecano find themselves in similar situations with their respective clubs.

Konate is approaching the final few months of his contract at Anfield, and he has yet to sign a new contract at the club.

Interestingly, Konate is one of the defenders linked with a move to Bayern, with the Bavarian giants reportedly making contact with his representatives.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Upamecano at Bayern, as he has been a terrific servant for the German giants in recent years.

It has been reported that French champions PSG are interested in signing Upamecano if he fails to sign a new deal at Bayern.

Liverpool are also interested in signing the French defender as a replacement for Konate.