MUNICH (AP) – Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeneß is disappointed that French defender Dayot Upamecano has not yet announced his intention to stay at the club.
Upamecano, 27, is under contract with Bayern until the end of the season, with extension negotiations underway. It’s rolling around Meanwhile, rivals such as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing him on a free transfer.
“I would be happy if Dayot Upamecano decides to stay at FC Bayern,” Hoeneß told Kicker magazine on Sunday. “I know that he and his family feel very comfortable in Munich. But I’m worried that his advisers will do everything they can to lure him out.”
Hoeness, 74, has been appointed honorary chairman of Bayern. Over 40 years in the club As player-manager, he suggested that Bayern were going above and beyond to meet the financial demands of players and agents and was “appalled” by the agent’s position.
According to Kicker, Bayern’s management hope to meet with the player in the coming days to discuss his future and make a decision.
Upamecano joined from Leipzig in 2021 when Bayern paid him a release fee of approximately 43 million euros ($52.2 million at the time). He joined Leipzig from sister club Salzburg in 2017.
He played 178 games for Bayern. He has appeared in 35 games for France.
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