Bayern Munich Sporting Director Max Eberl has made it clear that the club is determined to secure a new contract for Dayot Upamecano, calling him one of the best defenders in the world and central to their long-term project in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account.
His comments follow recent reports from SoftFootball, including Bayern president Herbert Hainer’s optimism about the defender’s future and internal confidence around the negotiations, as seen in early updates.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
Bayern director Eberl: Upamecano is one of the best defenders in the world. We would like to keep him at the peak of his career as internal star signing.
We are still talking. I believe I can sense that Upa feels very comfortable with the path we have chosen.
Those reports highlighted how important the club views this renewal and how much value they place on the French international. Early-season discussions reached the same conclusion, with Bayern director Christoph Freund claiming that Upamecano is happy and ready to stay for many years.
The latest developments arrive at a time when interest from other major clubs continues to grow. Real Madrid have been tracking top defenders across Europe, while Premier League teams have monitored Upamecano for months. Even Kylian Mbappe praised him in an interview, which only increased speculation around his next step.
Bayern remain calm, however. Eberl explained that outside interest is normal in modern football and that the real focus is ensuring Upamecano sees his future in Munich. He added that the defender feels comfortable with the club’s direction and the work being done under manager Vincent Kompany.
Upamecano’s rise over the past eighteen months has created this urgency. Once questioned for inconsistency, he has grown into a leader in Bayern’s back line, showing improved decision-making and a calmness in high-pressure games.
His passing accuracy, aerial presence and pace have transformed him into one of the most reliable defenders in the Bundesliga. Bayern have not lost a league match this season with him on the pitch, a statistic often referenced inside the club when discussing his importance.
Negotiations are still active and detailed, especially around signing bonuses and the structure of a possible release clause. Bayern want a long-term deal that reflects his value without compromising future flexibility. Upamecano, meanwhile, appears aligned with the club’s vision and has shown no signs of wanting to explore alternatives.
For Bayern, securing this extension is not only about retaining a top defender but also about keeping the core of their project stable.
