Bayern Munich await Dayot Upamecano response over contract renewal

Bayern Munich continue to await a response from Dayot Upamecano over a proffered contract extension.

The 27-year-old France international, whose existing contract expires this summer, has been locked in negotiations with the club over a new deal for months.

Now free to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club, Upamecano has been persistently linked with Real Madrid, whose need for defensive cover has grown more urgent since Brazil centre-back Éder Militão suffered a torn hamstring last month.

Bayern have made no secret of their desire to retain the Frenchman, who has flourished in the two and a half years since Vincent Kompany was appointed head coach. Initial contract talks stalled over Upamecano’s wage demands, but the Bavarian club has since pushed the boat out financially in an effort to secure agreement.

Why has Dayot Upamecano dithered over contract renewal?

While it is understood agreement has been reached over financial terms, differences remain about the timing of a rumoured £56m release clause. While Bayern’s preference is for the clause to come into play next year, Upamecano reportedly wants it to become active this summer.

The Frenchman’s stance has reportedly irritated club officials, who have made it clear the latest offer is final. That position appeared to be reiterated by Bayern sporting director Max Eberl on Monday. 

Bayern await Upamecano contract response

“We are waiting for a response from Upamecano,” Eberl said pointedly.

While there remains optimism that Upamecano will commit to the club, it is understood Bayern would prefer a decision before the end of the current transfer window. The club will doubtless be keen to avoid a repeat of the saga that saw Leroy Sané leave on a free transfer to Galatasaray last summer after dithering over a contact renewal.

It is understood Upamecano has been offered a package worth about £17m a season in addition to a £17m signing bonus.

Eberl has also confirmed Bayern have opened talks with England captain Harry Kane over a contract extension.