Bayern set to extend: Upamecano weighing up his future | OneFootball

What's next for Dayot Upamecano? The 26-year-old's contract expires in the summer of 2026, and while FC Bayern is pushing for an extension, top clubs from Europe are sensing their opportunity. The Frenchman himself is currently playing his cards close to his chest regarding his sporting future.

Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and especially FC Liverpool are interested in the French national player. According to information from England, the Reds are particularly keen on a transfer. Their plan: Upamecano could replace his compatriot Ibrahima Konaté in Liverpool, whose contract at Anfield Road is expiring.

Bayern wants to extend - but the conditions are tricky

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In Munich, they want to keep the defensive chief at all costs. Upamecano enjoys the full trust of coach Vincent Kompany, who firmly plans him as a leader in the back four. Sporting director Max Eberl recently emphasized unequivocally: "It does not surprise me that many clubs are interested in Dayot. We are also interested in extending his contract. It takes time, as with the other contracts last year. We definitely want to keep him."

But the talks are proving difficult, as BILD reports. The supervisory board has clear guidelines: The salary costs should not increase further. At the same time, the Bayern bosses are aware that Upamecano and his entourage have been closely following the recent contract extensions of stars like Alphonso Davies. The Canadian received a mega salary and a signing bonus of around 17 million euros - a benchmark that the Upamecano side is now also applying.

Recently, reports have been circulating that Upamecano's management is sounding out the market and is open to offers from other clubs.

Liverpool senses the opportunity

For Bayern, it's clear: A free transfer in the summer of 2026 would be a disaster. Therefore, it's crucial to make a decision early on. Meanwhile, Liverpool is pushing to establish facts in time. The fact that the Munich team is considering Konaté as a possible replacement adds even more spice. FCB was already interested in the French defensive giant before his transfer to Liverpool in 2021.

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