"Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl is not quite ready to reveal how things are going in the contract talks between the club and star center-back Dayot Upamecano. When asked, Eberl revealed nothing, but did try to have fun with his response. "[They're taking place] in French. Très bien. I don't know any more [French] than that. That's why we haven't made any progress yet," Eberl told Abendzeitung with a laugh (as captured by @iMiaSanMia)."
"While Eberl had a chuckle over his reply, the contract situation has some fans on the edge of their seats. The summer of 2026 is already lining up to be a crazy period with a lot of moves and many supporters are hoping to keep the #1 center-back spot on the depth chart in place and not up for grabs in the transfer market next summer."
"Bayern Munich will square off with Chelsea in the Champions League at the Allianz Arena in what will surely be an electric atmosphere. Germany's biggest club will host a traditional English power...what else can you ask for? Let's stop wasting time and get into this showdown between two of the more dangerous teams in the competition: What a crazy way to start the Champions League What to watch for with Chelsea - this team is loaded, but also does have a couple of injuries to deal with. A look at Bayern Munich's injury situation as Vincent Kompany appears to have settled into his starting XI for big matches. A guess at Bayern Munich's starting XI. A prediction on the match."
Max Eberl declined to disclose progress in contract talks with Dayot Upamecano and joked the negotiations were "in French." The lighthearted remark did not ease fan concern about the future of Bayern's primary centre-back. The summer of 2026 is shaping up to be a busy transfer window, and many supporters hope to retain the #1 centre-back spot rather than see it contested in the market. Bayern will host Chelsea in the Champions League at the Allianz Arena, promising a charged atmosphere as a major English side arrives; Chelsea carries a few injuries and Kompany appears settled for big matches.
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