No clear commitment to Bayern Munich! Dayot Upamecano speaks about speculation over his future
Dayot Upamecano has addressed speculation about his future, but stopped short of committing to Bayern Munich.
At a press conference with the France national team, the Bayern Munich centre-back was asked about reports that Paris Saint-Germain are strongly interested in signing him.
Upamecano would not be drawn on his plans: "I've been in Germany for a while now. I'm still making progress. We'll see what the future brings, but at the moment I feel very good at my club," he said.
French outlet Foot Mercato had previously reported that PSG were particularly keen on the Bayern Munich defender. According to the report, PSG want to exercise a release clause said to be in Upamecano's contract, although its existence has not been officially confirmed, and sign him for a fixed fee of €65 million. A move could happen as early as next summer, it is claimed.
Whether the clause exists remains unclear. Sporting director Max Eberl neither confirmed nor denied it on the sidelines of last weekend's match against 1. FSV Mainz 05. "I'm not here to talk about the details of the contract. One thing is clear: we extended Upamecano's contract and are absolutely delighted that we managed to do so. To be honest, he feels extremely comfortable here," Eberl said.
How long is Dayot Upamecano under contract at Bayern Munich?
The Frenchman only extended his Bayern contract until 2030 in February. Bayern's decision-makers reportedly made concessions and approved a corresponding clause in his deal.
PSG are looking for a long-term successor to defensive leader Marquinhos. The 32-year-old has spent 13 years at the club and become a true Parisian legend. His contract runs until 2028.
Next summer, or at the very latest after the 27/28 season, the Parisians are therefore likely to seek a high-quality replacement. Upamecano, four years younger than Marquinhos, could quickly come into their thinking.
The Bayern defender caught the eye again last week when he took striker Julian Alvarez completely out of the game during his club's 2-0 away win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Upamecano has long led Bayern's defence, with Jonathan Tah and Min-jae Kim alternating alongside him.
Upamecano joined Bayern from RB Leipzig in 2021 for €42.5 million. This season, he has scored three goals in twelve competitive appearances for Bayern across all competitions.
