Bayern 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Upamecano Extension as Rivals Circle
Club bosses report ongoing talks with the defender, with wage and signing‑bonus demands the main obstacle.
Overview
- President Herbert Hainer said Bayern are speaking with Dayot Upamecano and that he is cautiously optimistic about a renewal.
- Upamecano’s deal expires next summer, leaving him eligible to sign a pre‑contract with foreign clubs from January under Bosman rules.
- Negotiations have slowed over financial terms, with reporting indicating a target salary near €15 million per year plus a substantial signing bonus.
- Real Madrid are tracking the 27‑year‑old as part of a defensive rebuild, while Manchester United are reportedly working on a potential free transfer per Fichajes, as cited by Bavarian Football Works.
- Related market updates include Barcelona’s option to buy Marcus Rashford for about £30 million, a loan for Endrick to Lyon described as progressing, and Borussia Dortmund weighing a performance‑weighted extension for Julian Brandt.