Bayern Confirms Upamecano Contract Talks, Expresses Cautious Optimism

The defender nears the January pre‑contract window as wage and signing‑bonus terms remain unresolved.

Overview

President Herbert Hainer said Bayern are in negotiations with Dayot Upamecano and that he is cautiously optimistic about an agreement.
Sporting director Christoph Freund called an extension the club’s main goal and said the France international feels very much at home in Munich.
Upamecano’s deal expires next summer, leaving the option of a free transfer if no renewal is signed before season’s end.
Negotiations have slowed over compensation, with reports of a salary target near €15 million per year plus a significant signing bonus.
Real Madrid, Liverpool, Paris Saint‑Germain, Inter Milan, and Manchester United are reported to be monitoring the situation, with some outlets claiming United are exploring a free transfer.