Winter exit on the cards? Key player could leave Bayern | OneFootball

The sporting future of Dayot Upamecano at FC Bayern is a big question mark. The Frenchman's contract expires at the end of the season. An extension is still possible, but it is complicated. According to current reports, there could even be an early departure this winter.

While FC Liverpool and Real Madrid are vying for Dayot Upamecano, FC Bayern is fighting for an extension. As it has now become known, a decision could be made in just a few weeks.

According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Liverpool is planning a move for Dayot Upamecano - but already this winter. Accordingly, the Reds would already have to pay a transfer fee of 35 to 45 million euros - a lot of money for a player whose contract with FC Bayern expires after the season.

Sportingly, an early departure of the French national player would be a setback for the German record champion. Sporting director Max Eberl recently confirmed talks with the player's side about an extension of the cooperation. It is "no big secret that we have a big wish to extend with Upa," the 52-year-old made clear on Sky.

Upamecano makes demands for a Bayern stay

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The problem: Upamecano demands a significant salary increase, as SPORT1 reports. His camp points to the new top contracts of Musiala and Davies and sees the Frenchman in a similar salary category. For the Bayern bosses, however, this is a difficult balancing act - after all, the overall salary costs still need to be reduced.

In addition to a salary increase, the defender is also said to demand a signing bonus and a release clause in his new contract.

One thing is clear: Even if a sale in winter would be the last opportunity for Bayern to generate a transfer fee for Upamecano, it is very unlikely that the Munich team will let a key player in the defense go in the middle of the season.

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