Dayot Upamecano will remember his year 2025. The footballer got married last July, in the presence of several relatives including Ousmane Dembélé. As for the green rectangle, the year was also good as it won the Bundesliga and the German Super Cup. He was also regularly called up by Didier Deschamps to play with the France team. In short, everything is going well for the native of Evreux. This season, the defender is still likely to fill his trophy cabinet. There is of course the 2026 World Cup, which he hopes to play and win with the Blues.
At club level, he is competitive on all counts with the residents of the Allianz Arena. With them, he has already participated in 9 matches in all competitions, including 8 as a starter (669 minutes played). An essential piece of the Bavarian rearguard, the 26-year-old footballer is however arriving at a turning point in his adventure in Munich, which he began in 2021 after a successful stint with RB Leipzig. The Frenchman with 34 caps (2 goals) will end his contract on June 30, 2026. For several months, the Bavarians have been trying to have it extended.
A Barça-Real Madrid duel is being played out behind the scenes
But the discussions are no longer moving forward due to a point of disagreement between the Upamecano clan and the German leadership. However, the Rekordmeister, who wants to avoid losing it for 0 euros like David Alaba, is still hopeful of succeeding in securing it in the coming months. “Negotiations are continuing to extend its lease. Of course, we would like him to stay with us for a long time.”explained President Herbert Hainer recently. But this file is still dragging on. However, nothing is lost. According to our information, the defender does not rule out any option for his future, not even that of staying in Munich. But he also has several clubs after him.
It must be said that a free international tricolor at the end of the season inevitably attracts people. In England, several teams are following his case with interest, notably Manchester United. But currently, it is especially in Spain that the clubs are most on the lookout and pushing behind the scenes. They are trying to position themselves now in order to double the competition. Real Madrid, which wants to replace Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba, is well in the running. His profile appeals internally. But they are not the only ones to have positioned themselves. FC Barcelona is also very interested and is working, we were told. A new Clasico risks being played out on the transfer window, with Dayot Upamecano as referee. Bayern Munich hopes to get everyone to agree.
