Dayot Upamecano enters the final year of his Bayern Munich contract and halted extension talks to concentrate on the upcoming season. Bayern have offered a deal reportedly running to 2030, but salary terms remain unresolved and negotiations continue. Upamecano remains reluctant to accept the latest offer. Bayern's center-back group is fragile, and the club faces potential concern if Upamecano departs. Real Madrid and Manchester United have been linked as interested destinations, and interest may grow if he performs strongly. Retaining Upamecano would avoid an urgent, costly hunt for a top-level central defender ahead of summer 2026.
Entering the final year of his contract, Upamecano called off talks with the Bavarians earlier this summer because the two sides were not close and also because he want to put his focus on his upcoming season instead of his contract. According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Upamecano still is not keen on Bayern Munich's latest offer: 🚨⏳ FC Bayern are remaining patient and still want to extend Dayot #Upamecano's contract. A deal until 2030 is on the table, but there is still no agreement on salary. Negotiations ongoing.
Given the state of Bayern Munich's backline - in particular its center-back group - both fans and the club might want to start getting at least a little concerned about what is going on. Real Madrid and Manchester United have already checked in as potential destinations for Upamecano and the list will likely grow if the Frenchman gets off to a hot start this season (he is on his way, so far).
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