Dayot Upamecano speaks out about his future at FC Bayern. His response leaves room for interpretation—while a possible buyout clause continues to raise questions.
Dayot Upamecano feels at home at FC Bayern. However, during his most recent appearance before the press, the center back left open whether he would like to stay in Munich long-term. At the French national team’s press conference ahead of the match against Italy, the 28-year-old was asked about the transfer rumors.
“I’ve been in Germany for quite a while now. Right now, I feel really good. I’m continuing to make progress and am ready to learn. We’ll see what the future brings. But for now, I feel at home at my club,” Upamecano explained.
The Frenchman thus avoided making a clear statement beyond his current situation. At the same time, his remarks contained no indication of a specific desire to move. Rather, Upamecano emphasized his satisfaction and his continued development with the German record champions.
The fact that his future is still being discussed is primarily due to reports of a possible buyout clause. The defender only extended his contract through 2030 in February. Nevertheless, according to reports, he could leave as early as the summer of 2027 for around 65 million euros.
Eberl Leaves Question About Upamecano’s Clause Open
This agreement has not yet been officially confirmed. Sports director Max Eberl, too, recently declined to engage in a public discussion about the details of the contract. “I’m not here right now to explain the terms of the contract,” he said in response to a question on the matter.
Instead, the Bayern boss emphasized the satisfaction of both sides. “One thing is clear: We’ve extended Upamecano’s contract, we’re absolutely thrilled that we did, and honestly, he feels right at home here,” Eberl assured. His response to the transfer rumors did not include either a confirmation or a denial of the rumored clause.
Paris Saint-Germain is among the potential suitors. According to information from Foot Mercato, the top French club is said to have its sights set on Upamecano as a potential successor to Marquinhos. However, no concrete negotiations regarding a transfer have been reported so far.
On the field, Upamecano’s importance to Munich has continued to grow recently. Under Vincent Kompany, he plays a central role thanks to his speed, strength in one-on-one situations, and his runs in build-up play. Accordingly, it would be crucial for Bayern to keep the Frenchman beyond this coming summer.
His most recent comments explicitly leave this possibility open. However, Upamecano’s statements have not put an end to the speculation.