Bosses fight for new contract

Does he go or stay? Bayern star speaks out

Updated 11/11/2025 – 10:49 amReading time: 1 min.

Dayot Upamecano (l.) next to his teammates: The Frenchman's contract is expiring.Enlarge the image

Dayot Upamecano (from left to right) next to his teammates Leon Goretzka and Jonathan Tah: The Frenchman’s contract is expiring. (Source: IMAGO/Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images)

Dayot Upamecano is set for FC Bayern. But the central defender’s contract expires in the summer. How does he himself think about it?

Dayot Upamecano is once again cautious about his future at FC Bayern: “I have a good advisor. We will make the right decision. I am concentrating on this season and my goals with the club and the national team,” the 27-year-old told the French newspaper “L’Équipe”.

The central defender’s contract expires in the summer. The media associates him with Real Madrid, among others.

Upamecano himself emphasized: “I’ve always said that I feel comfortable at Bayern. I have a great coach and great teammates.” When asked about possible transfer rumors, he said: “I’m under contract with Bayern. I feel honored when clubs are interested in me.”

Bayern sports director Christoph Freund recently made a clear statement about the personnel. “It’s no secret that our big goal is to extend the contract with Upa. And it’s not surprising that many clubs are interested in Upa because he simply performs really, really well,” said Freund on Friday.

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