Dayot Upamecano contract extension ‘paramount’ to Bayern Munich as director addresses talk of bid for Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has made it clear that extending Dayot Upamecano’s contract is a top priority for the club. The French centre-back, who joined in 2021, is out of contract next June, and with several European giants circling, Bayern are trying hard to keep one of their key players beyond 2025. However, Upamecano’s high wage demands have made negotiations challenging.

Upamecano talks intensify as top clubs monitor situation

Eberl confirmed that discussions with Upamecano and his representatives are ongoing, describing them as ‘intensive.’ The 26-year-old’s camp knows exactly how much interest there is from abroad, with Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Liverpool all said to be keeping an eye on him. Upamecano, who joined Bayern from RB Leipzig in 2021, is reportedly asking for a salary of around €20 million per year, a figure that would make him one of the club’s highest earners. His stance isn’t surprising, especially after teammate Alphonso Davies reportedly secured a €17m signing bonus in his new deal running until 2030.

While they wait for Alphonso Davies to recover from his ACL injury, Bayern have turned their focus to securing new deals for key players, including Upamecano. However, the defending Bundesliga champions are also keeping their options open should talks fail to progress, with Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck emerging as one of the potential targets.