Contract in Munich ends
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France captain Kylian Mbappé actually wanted to stay out of the poker surrounding FC Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano, but then expressed his opinion. At a press conference before the World Cup qualifying game against Ukraine, the 26-year-old was also asked about the situation surrounding his national team colleague and whether he would like him at Real Madrid. The Royals are considered to be interested in the central defender, whose contract with Munich is expiring.
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“He’s in a great phase, playing in a great club – there’s not much better. But there is better (laughs). But I’ll stay out of this debate out of respect for his club and not to put more pressure on him. But it’s normal that all the big clubs are interested in him,” said Mbappé, praising Upamecano as “the best defender in the world and this season”.
Bayern have been trying to extend the working paper with the 27-year-old for some time. With a market value of 60 million euros, Upamecano is the most valuable player with an expiring contract. However, there are said to be differences of opinion because of a high signing bonus, which the Munich team should resist. The defender himself recently reacted in an interview with “L’Equipe“He only spoke evasively about his future.
“My agent will take care of it. We will make the right decision. I will be well advised. I am concentrating on my season, on the goals in the club and in the national team. I have no head for it,” said Upamecano. Whether an extension at Bayern or a possible new club has been decided until next year’s World Cup? “I hope so,” he simply replied.
Coach Vincent Kompany, whom Upamecano praised effusively, could become a factor for Bayern. “I’ve always said that I feel comfortable at FC Bayern, I have a great coach. I get along well with my teammates,” said the Frenchman, who also called Kompany a “great” coach. “As soon as he arrived, he gave me instructions. He helped me improve my positional play, told me not to be afraid to go high, even very high, like we saw against PSG. I like that.”