Bayern Confirm Talks on Upamecano Extension, Express Cautious Optimism

Overview

• President Herbert Hainer said Bayern are in negotiations with Dayot Upamecano and that he believes the defender feels comfortable in Munich, calling himself cautiously or moderately optimistic about a renewal.
• Sporting director Christoph Freund described extending Upamecano as a prime objective and said the centre-back feels very much at home at the club.
• Upamecano’s deal expires next summer, enabling foreign clubs to agree a pre-contract in January under Bosman rules if no extension is reached.
• Talks have slowed over financial terms, with reports citing a push from the player’s camp for around €15 million per year and a significant signing bonus.
• Several top clubs are linked to the defender, including Real Madrid, Liverpool, PSG, Inter, Arsenal, and a reported Manchester United move for a free transfer next summer, while earlier claims of a Madrid verbal agreement were later refuted.