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Bayern Nears Upamecano Extension, Cooling Move for Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck

Bayern expects January finalization following agreement on core terms that reportedly include a pay rise with an exit clause.

Overview

  • SPORT1 reports Bayern anticipates completing Dayot Upamecano’s new deal this month, with only minor details outstanding after broad agreement.
  • ran confirms the sides are aligned in principle on an extension, including a salary increase from roughly €16 million to about €20 million plus a signing bonus.
  • Multiple reports say Bayern will include an exit clause around Upamecano’s estimated €65 million market value.
  • CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen publicly stated the club will not improve its offer and urged a prompt decision from the defender.
  • DerWesten, citing Bild, reports Bayern is no longer pursuing Nico Schlotterbeck, with Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona and Manchester City monitoring the Dortmund center-back.