Bayern Project Optimism on Upamecano Contract Talks as Pre-Contract Window Looms

Overview

• Club president Herbert Hainer said Bayern are in talks and he is cautiously or moderately optimistic about keeping the defender.
• Sporting director Christoph Freund called an extension the club’s priority, noting Upamecano feels very much at home but conceding it is difficult to predict the final decision.
• Upamecano told L’Équipe that his agent is handling discussions, that he is focused on the season, and that he feels comfortable at the club.
• Negotiations have reportedly slowed over a salary target near €15 million per year and a significant signing bonus, with one report outlining a possible four-year deal featuring a release clause after two seasons.
• Real Madrid and other elite clubs have been linked, an earlier claim of a Madrid verbal agreement was refuted, and foreign teams can open pre-contract talks in January under Bosman rules.