Dayot Upamecano, the 27-year-old defender for the French national team and Bayern Munich, is at the center of transfer rumors as his contract expires in June 2026. Paris Saint-Germain has been mentioned in connection with this transfer, as has Real Madrid. There was talk of an imminent contract extension, but the process has dragged on. In comments reported by Kicker, Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, expressed his concern.
Hoeness: “It saddens me.”
“I would be delighted if Dayot Upamecano decided to stay at Bayern Munich. I know that he and his family feel very happy in Munich. However, I fear that his agents will do everything they can to convince him to leave Munich. It saddens me.”
Could this transfer saga be completely revived by the agents’ strategy? It wouldn’t be the first time in football; it’s conceivable. We also see Bayern Munich less confident than they were a few weeks ago, when they thought their offer would be accepted. This is a situation PSG could take advantage of to recruit an excellent defender at a lower cost. This wouldn’t necessarily be the agents’ fault, as the desire to stay could very well come from the player himself.
However, nothing is set in stone yet. Upamecano could very well extend his contract with Bayern Munich, even if some tension seems to be building. It’s a situation to watch closely, without making any predictions about the outcome. And let’s not forget that Real Madrid could also have a say in the matter.
