Bayern under pressure: Upamecano attracting interest from top clubs | OneFootball

Dayot Upamecano is increasingly becoming the biggest personnel issue at FC Bayern. The 26-year-old's contract expires in the summer of 2026, and the longer the talks about an extension stall, the more other top clubs are focusing on the situation of the central defender.

As transfer insider Christian Falk reports, several European heavyweights have the Frenchman on their radar. In addition to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, Real Madrid is particularly interested in signing Upamecano on a free transfer next summer.

According to Spanish media reports, FC Barcelona has also set its sights on the central defender.

Bayern Hesitates – Upamecano Demands More

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The Munich officials, including sports director Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund, would like to extend the contract with the defense chief. But so far, no agreement is in sight. The reason for this is said to be the player's high salary demands, which exceed the current offer from the record champions.

Internally, there is concern that the negotiations could become as complicated as in the past with David Alaba or Niklas Süle – players who eventually left the club without a transfer fee.

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This makes Upamecano a highly interesting target for international competition. Real Madrid has been looking for reinforcements in the defensive center for some time to secure the future after Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba. Paris Saint-Germain also wants to further revamp their defense, while Manchester United is on the lookout for a new defense chief.

The fact that the Frenchman consistently impresses with strong performances both in the Bundesliga and the national team makes him even more attractive.

The German record champions are thus facing a delicate decision. If they want to bind Upamecano long-term, they will likely have to be willing to meet the player's financial expectations. Otherwise, a scenario that Bayern fans are all too familiar with could occur in the summer of 2026: the loss of a key player without a transfer fee.

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