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Upamecano Contract Standoff Intensifies as Bayern Hold the Line

The prospect of a 2026 free departure tests Bayern's commitment to tighter pay rules.

Overview

  • Sky reports the defender’s camp has stopped making concessions, with salary and a sizable signing fee still unresolved and a free exit in 2026 not ruled out.
  • SPORT1 reporting indicates influential voices at Bayern favor not improving their offer despite the risk of losing a starter without a fee.
  • Negotiations have moved closer on base pay, but multiple outlets say a large signing bonus modeled on Alphonso Davies’ package remains the main obstacle.
  • External interest has shifted, with Defensa Central reporting Real Madrid has cooled, while Sky and English reports say Liverpool are monitoring and Merkur cites Aston Villa exploring a pre‑contract.
  • Bayern are pressing for an agreement under Max Eberl while assessing alternatives such as Marc Guéhi and Nico Schlotterbeck, with Murillo also linked in recent reports.