Dayot Upamecano’s contract extension at FC Bayern was at times on the brink of collapse, but in the end a direct phone call is said to have resolved the deadlocked talks
The tough negotiations surrounding the future of Dayot Upamecano have recently also caused unrest internally at FC Bayern. According to Sport BILD, this was mainly due to difficult talks with the French international’s advisor
Bayern President Uli Hoeneß recently voiced clear criticism of the industry. In an interview with BILD, the 74-year-old settled accounts with players‘ agents and declared that they were demanding „unreasonably high fees“ for their services. Hoeneß also announced a much tougher stance and threatened to reduce hand money and blacklist certain consultants
Hoeneß has the support of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the former CEO and current Supervisory Board member, who described the influence of the agents as „outrageous“ and the associated payments as „immoral“
Friend picks up the phone
These strong words were triggered, among other things, by the complicated talks regarding a contract extension with Upamecano. In the meantime, FC Bayern are even said to have withdrawn their offer completely
Upamecano is represented by agent Moussa Sissoko, who played a central role in the negotiations
In the end, there was movement in the poker game – thanks to a direct step from Bayern’s management. According to Sport BILD, sporting director Christoph Freund picked up the phone himself and spoke directly to Upamecano
Without the involvement of the advisor, an agreement is said to have been reached and the previously deadlocked situation resolved. The personal exchange between the player and the club’s management brought about the decisive breakthrough.