Real interested? Why Bayern remain calm over Upamecano | OneFootball

Dayot Upamecano is considered the defensive leader at FC Bayern, but the contract negotiations with the French national player are dragging on. Apparently, this is no cause for concern for the Munich team.

Dayot Upamecano's contract with FC Bayern expires next summer. The Munich team has been conducting contract negotiations with the French national player's camp for some time now – so far unsuccessfully. In recent days, the center-back has been intensely linked with Real Madrid. However, Bayern seems to remain calm regarding the Upamecano situation, as reported by SPORT1.

According to reports, they are relying on Vincent Kompany as the "X-factor" to persuade the defender to stay. Within the club, it is said that Kompany is the main reason for Upamecano's current form and that he can convince him that the football aspect is more important than a few million more.

Upamecano is reportedly a player who needs the full trust and support of the coach to consistently perform well, which he currently has with Kompany. According to the report, FC Bayern is banking on exactly that.

Will Upamecano extend his contract with FC Bayern?

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In line with the report from SPORT1, Sky reports that there has indeed been movement in the contract negotiations between Bayern and Upamecano in recent days. The club and the player have come closer regarding salary. A new annual salary of up to 20 million euros is on the table. This would elevate the defender to one of the top earners on Säbener Straße.

"The talks are going really, really positively. Progress is being made. They are significantly further along with the salary. No agreement yet on the signing fee and the release clause," reports transfer insider Florian Plettenberg. A new 5-year contract is being discussed. Plettenberg also denies that there is an agreement between Real and Upamecano. An extension in Munich is "absolutely possible," according to the 27-year-old's camp.

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