While many other top European clubs are adding to their squads in winter, Bayern are keeping a low profile when it comes to new arrivals. At Säbener Straße, the focus is currently mainly on „internal transfers“
In the BILD podcast„Bayern-Insider“, Christian Falk explains the importance of a possible contract extension for Dayot Upamecano at FC Bayern. The French centre-back is emblematic of the Munich club’s new transfer logic. „That would really be a huge success for Max Eberl and Christoph Freund,“ emphasized Falk, pointing out that Bayern would not only be retaining a key player, but also beating out international competition
Upamecano had aroused the desires of top European clubs, but Bayern are on the verge of extending his contract. Falk confirmed that only „minor details“ still need to be clarified. This personnel matter is of enormous importance, particularly in the context of defensive squad planning
BILD reporter Heiko Niedderer, meanwhile, puts the salary dimension into perspective and makes it clear that Upamecano is once again moving into a region that Bayern actually wanted to reduce. Nevertheless, there is internal agreement that his performances justify this investment. „With Upamecano, you can certainly justify it. He’s a top defender,“ says Niedderer. This is precisely the core of Bayern’s new strategy: retaining quality instead of having to replace it at high cost
Gnabry, Peretz and the focus on stability
In addition to Upamecano, the podcast also discussed Serge Gnabry, whose contract is also set to be extended. Falk revealed that Gnabry is likely to receive a new contract until 2028, albeit under different circumstances. „He will miss out,“ Falk clarified, making it clear that the winger will no longer be at the top of the league in terms of salary
Niedderer sees this development as logical. Gnabry has repeatedly shown what level he can reach in sporting terms, but consistency remains an issue. Nevertheless, he is still a valuable player for FC Bayern. „There’s no question that he’s a top player,“ said Niedderer, emphasising that an extension on adjusted terms would make sense for both sides
The picture of internal transfers is rounded off by the loan of Daniel Peretz, a goalkeeper who will gain match practice in England, which he did not get in the first half of the season at Hamburger SV
FC Bayern is thus consistently pursuing a course that should bring calm to the squad. Contract extensions are not treated as a minor matter, but as central building blocks of the sporting future.