Upamecano’s camp stands firm, could Bayern lose him on a free? | OneFootball

FC Bayern has still not reached an agreement with Dayot Upamecano on a new contract. And the French defender's side apparently remains firm.

The future of Dayot Upamecano at FC Bayern remains open - and time is running out. According to Sky information, talks about a contract extension are stalling because the expectations of both sides are still far apart. The French defensive chief has now clearly communicated to the Munich team what conditions he wants, according to the report.

According to Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg, Upamecano's stance is: "I have presented all the figures to Bayern. They know what salary I want, they know what term I want." A signing fee is also on the demand list.

But so far, the club and the player's side have not been able to agree on a new contract. Upamecano and his agent are now apparently shifting the responsibility to the record champions: It is up to the Munich team to improve. If an agreement is not reached, the club faces a free transfer loss in the summer of 2026 - a scenario that those responsible definitely want to avoid.

Upamecano could leave FC Bayern on a free transfer

President Herbert Hainer had recently expressed optimism: "The talks are ongoing, Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are leading them. And of course I hope that Dayot stays with us for a long time," he said on the sidelines of the FCB's Oktoberfest visit.

The pressure on the Bayern bosses is increasing, as Upamecano is in high demand across Europe. Several top clubs from England, Spain and Italy are said to be closely monitoring his situation and could strike on a free transfer next summer, including Real Madrid and FC Liverpool, according to Sky.

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Even in other contract talks - such as with Alphonso Davies or Jamal Musiala - the negotiations dragged on for months. For the record champions, it's not just about sporting planning security, but also about protecting their own squad value. A free transfer departure of Upamecano would be a severe setback both sportingly and financially.

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