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Mbappé's Quip Puts Spotlight on Upamecano as Bayern Extension Talks Remain Unresolved

Negotiations reportedly hinge on a signing-on fee, with top European suitors tracking the defender.

Overview

  • Dayot Upamecano’s contract with Bayern expires at season’s end, and the club is working to secure a renewal.
  • Kylian Mbappé praised him as one of the season’s standout defenders and joked there are “better” clubs than Bayern before pledging to stay out of the debate.
  • Upamecano said his agent is handling talks and stressed he feels comfortable in Munich under coach Vincent Kompany.
  • BILD reports the main sticking point is a desired signing-on bonus, with Bayern leadership described as cautiously optimistic about an agreement.
  • Transfermarkt lists his market value at €60 million, calling him the most valuable player with an expiring deal as interest from Real Madrid and PSG is reported.