Overview

• Dayot Upamecano’s contract runs to June 30, 2026, leaving the option for foreign clubs to agree a pre-contract from January 2026 for a free move next summer.
• Christoph Freund praised the 26-year-old defender and stated Bayern hope to keep him long term, confirming there is no set cutoff for negotiations.
• Multiple outlets report talks have stalled over wages, with Upamecano earning around €16 million net per season and seeking a raise Bayern are reluctant to grant under their pay structure.
• Real Madrid, Paris Saint‑Germain and Manchester United are all reported to be tracking the situation, with insider Christian Falk highlighting Madrid’s interest and the Alaba free-transfer precedent.
• Upamecano remains a regular in Bayern’s defence and part of recent title-winning sides, though reports also note past fitness issues and occasional high-profile errors as factors suitors will weigh.