Liverpool's interest in Dayot Upamecano is accentuated. Arne Slot, the Reds coach, sees him the ideal successor of Ibrahima Konaté. At the end of the contract in 2026, the French defender was a target of choice, potentially free in a year. Faced with this offensive, Bayern Munich's silence was starting to become a suspect. But the Bavarian club has finally clarified its position.
“We have a strong desire to prolong it”
The answer came from the sports director, Max Eberl. And it is absolutely clarity. “It is not a great secret that we have a strong desire to extend the Upamecano contract”, he said to Sky Sport Germany. An end of inadmissibility for Reds and other contenders. Bayern has no intention of letting the one who has become the boss of his defense left.
This strong position is explained by the rebirth of the player under the orders of Vincent Kompany. Long criticized for its concentration swings, Upamecano has regained impressive stability and confidence. “He naturally became the boss of our defense”, even added Eberl. Bayern has found its rock, and it intends to keep it.
Bayern puts barbed wire for Upamecano
Upamecano has the cards in hand
But the file is far from closed. If the club wants to prolong it, negotiations are dead. The Frenchman demands a significant wage revaluation and the insertion of a release clause, two points that get stuck. And he knows he is in a position of strength. Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Manchester United are also on the ranks, ready to offer it a golden bridge.
Bayern therefore sent a strong message, but it has not yet won the game. The club has until January to convince its player. After this date, Upamecano will be free to negotiate with whom he wants. The battle to afford one of the best defenders in the world has only just begun.
