Will he stay or go? Upamecano discusses his Bayern future | OneFootball

Over the past few years, Dayot Upamecano has developed into one of the most important defenders for FC Bayern. Under coach Vincent Kompany, the Frenchman is a fixed part of the starting lineup, yet the question of his long-term future in Munich remains open. His contract only runs until 2026 - and an extension is not yet in sight.

After the successful start to the Champions League against FC Chelsea the central defender spoke to BILD about his current situation. "I feel comfortable here and am glad to be able to work with a very good coach and great players. My agent is talking to the Bayern officials. The talks are ongoing. There is nothing more to say. We will see what happens," said the 26-year-old.

Thus, Upamecano left many things open and avoided a clear commitment to the record champion. Sports director Max Eberl recently reacted calmly to the situation and joked in a conversation with the Abendzeitung München: "'Elles ont eu lieu' ['They take place' in French]. Très bien. I can't speak more French. That's why we haven't made any progress [laughs]."

Extension stalling – international competition lurking

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The French national player has steadily developed in Munich and is now one of the indispensable pillars in the defense. Together with newcomer Jonathan Tah, he is supposed to form the core of the defense. Nevertheless, the contract extension is dragging on - a scenario that reminds Bayern of the free transfer departure of David Alaba.

No wonder, then, that the international competition is watching closely. According to media reports, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and FC Barcelona are among the interested parties closely monitoring the situation. An experienced central defender with international class, who is in his prime football age and possibly soon available for free - this makes Upamecano an attractive target in the transfer market.

For the Bayern officials, the pressure to act is increasing. If Upamecano does not extend, a top player threatens to leave without a transfer fee. The coming months will therefore be decisive as to whether the club succeeds in binding the defender to the Säbener Straße in the long term - or whether the rumors about a transfer become more concrete.

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