Upamecano’s future still unclear: Bayern chief Herbert Hainer weighs in | OneFootball

Staff planning at FC Bayern remains an exciting topic even in the fall. There is still a need for clarification, especially with defender Dayot Upamecano.

The future of the French central defender in Munich is still open. President Herbert Hainer commented on the current situation around the 26-year-old to the AZ: "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."

The Munich team has been working for months to extend Upamecano's contract, which runs until 2026, in advance. According to information from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, an internal agreement was almost reached in the spring. An agreement was almost fixed at one point before new details came back on the table. The club definitely wants to keep the defender - allegedly, a new offer has already been made to the player.

Financial demands as an obstacle

Vincent Kompany sees the fast defender as a central puzzle piece for his defensive strategy and wants to keep him at all costs. But according to Romano, Upamecano is in demand all over Europe - especially clubs from England, Spain, and Italy are closely monitoring his situation. If no agreement is reached, the Frenchman could move on a free transfer in the summer of 2026.

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The fact that the talks are dragging on is not the first time for the record champion. It took months to make a decision with Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, and Jamal Musiala. Whether an agreement will be reached in the case of Upamecano is still open.

An obstacle could be the player's financial demands, according to media reports. The 26-year-old is said to insist on a high signing bonus in the event of an extension - a point that is viewed critically within the club.

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