Dayot Upamecano’s future at Bayern Munich is hanging by a thread, with the French defender yet to respond to the club’s final contract extension offer.
Impatience Growing in Bavaria
The Bayern Munich hierarchy is reportedly “increasingly irritated” by the 27-year-old’s silence. According to Sport1, the club has made it clear that their current offer will not be improved. With Upamecano’s contract set to expire this summer, Bayern face the nightmare scenario of losing one of Europe’s top defenders on a free transfer.
Sporting director Max Eberl is said to be losing patience, especially as the player continues to route all communication through his representatives rather than engaging directly with the club.
PSG Lead the Race, Real Madrid Watch Closely
The lack of progress has opened the door for Paris Saint-Germain. According to Le10Sport, the French giants are monitoring the situation daily and are prepared to bring the international back to his homeland.
However, PSG face stiff competition. Real Madrid have long admired the Frenchman, and Santi Aouna reports that Los Blancos remain a serious contender if he becomes a free agent. Meanwhile, Premier League champions Manchester City are also rumored to be keeping tabs on the situation via TEAMtalk.
Kompany’s Defensive Pillar
The standoff comes at a curious time, as manager Vincent Kompany has consistently praised Upamecano’s performances this season. A vital part of the starting XI, the defender has featured in 24 matches (22 starts), contributing one goal and one assist. Despite his “good phase” on the pitch, his lack of commitment off it has left the Allianz Arena board at a total loss.
With the summer window approaching, the ball is entirely in Upamecano’s court: sign the extension or secure a lucrative move to one of Europe’s elite as a free agent.
Siara Costa is a football editor and writer covering both European men’s and women’s football, with a focus on league competitions, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling.
