"I didn't know Upa before; we've now worked together for 18 months. I thought his initial level was very good,"
"He's always been a leader for me, and he's becoming more and more so. He's shown the most development on the ball in the past 18 months. He's very progressive in his game and plays forward. Upa is a player who can develop into one of the best defenders in the world. There are some more steps he needs to take, and we're taking them together."
Matthijs de Ligt was viewed as one of Bayern's best performers while Dayot Upamecano had lost his starting spot to Eric Dier. Vincent Kompany insisted on keeping Upamecano and made him his first-choice center back. Over 18 months under Kompany, Upamecano demonstrated clear development, especially with his on-ball play and progressive, forward-oriented approach. Kompany described Upamecano as a leader who continues to grow and said the player can develop into one of the world's best defenders, while acknowledging there are additional steps to take together. Reports indicate Upamecano renewed his expiring contract.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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