Overview
- Dayot Upamecano told L'Équipe he will let his agent handle his next step and that he is focused on this season, noting he feels good at Bayern and praising coach Vincent Kompany.
- His contract expires next summer, and he can begin formal talks with other clubs in January, with a decision expected after the New Year according to SPORT1.
- Sporting director Christoph Freund reiterated Bayern’s priority is to extend the defender’s deal, and president Herbert Hainer described his outlook as cautiously optimistic.
- Multiple outlets report months of negotiations have dragged due to financial demands, including a high signing-on bonus the club is resisting.
- Media link Real Madrid, Paris Saint‑Germain, Inter, Chelsea, Liverpool, and both Manchester clubs with interest, and reports say Bayern are monitoring alternatives such as Marc Guehi and Ibrahima Konaté.