Bayern Sets Deadline for Upamecano Contract Extension

Bayern Munich has issued a mid-February deadline to defender Dayot Upamecano to sign a new contract, amid ongoing negotiations that could see the French international leave as a free agent at the end of the 2025-26 season. The 27-year-old center back, a key part of Vincent Kompany's backline, has yet to commit to the club's latest offer, drawing interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain as the standoff continues.

Upamecano's current deal expires on June 30, 2026, leaving Bayern at risk of losing him without compensation. The club has presented a four-year extension until 2030, with an option for an additional year, that would make him one of their highest earners at €20 million gross annually. The proposal includes a €65 million release clause effective from summer 2027 and a substantial signing bonus. According to reports from German journalists Christian Falk and Florian Plettenberg, Bayern views this as their final offer and will not negotiate further. "Everyone is waiting for his commitment, his signature," Plettenberg said. "His contract is ready. But Bayern Munich will not improve their offer."

The delay has frustrated Bayern's hierarchy, including sporting director...