Dayot Upamecano has become one of Bayern Munich‘s most important players. Although he joined the team in 2021, the arrival of Vincent Kompany saw him reach exceptional status. However, the Frenchman’s contract expires at the end of the season and delays in his extension have sparked interest Real Madrid. Despite this, the 27-year-old star appears to be moving forward with an extension and appears ready to decide his future soon.
According to Sami Mokbel, reporter for BBC Sport, Dayot Upamecano has made significant progress in contract extension talks with Bayern Munich. The German team remains quite optimistic that the 27-year-old defender will stay with them. Although the details of his extension have not yet been released, GOAL reported that the The Frenchman asked for a salary of $17 million per seasonwhich the team seems willing to accept.
While it does not guarantee that Upamecano will renew his contract, it appears that disagreements over the terms of his new deal have been resolved. Honor President Uli Hoeneß even stated on Sky Sports that he believes Dayot will extend his stay at Bayern Munich, highlighting the presence of Vincent Kompany in the team as a key factor. As a result, the German team stopped looking for a central defender, keeping Ibrahima Konate and Marc Guehi away.
Although Dayot Upamecano was already a solid central defender, Vincent Kompany has made him much more than just a defender. With his impressive vision of the game, the Frenchman has become one of the key players in the team’s ball distribution from the back. As a result, his presence has become structural, because he is able to connect the team and share the burden even under pressure. Therefore, betting on its continuity in Germany promotes its growth.
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Without Upamecano, Real Madrid can push for a new Bundesliga star
Even though Dayot Upamecano seems close to extending his contract with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid still have a strong interest in signing a central defender in the transfer market. With David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger reportedly set to leave as free agents, the team’s defensive options appear limited. Because of this they have set their sights on one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga.
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According to The Athletic Real Madrid have prioritized the signing of Nico Schlotterbeck due to difficulties in securing Upamecano. Nevertheless, he won’t leave as a free agent; instead, a significant transfer fee will be required as his contract with Borussia Dortmund runs until 2027. Despite this, rumors suggest the defender is keen to leave. However, his takeover won’t be easy, as Barcelona are also keen to secure his services.
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