Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic gave Bild an interview and released an informative bombshell. The manager of the Bavarian club has confirmed the signing of the central Upamecano. The defender was on the agenda of Manchester United, City, Liverpool and Chelsea, but finally it was the current world champion who has taken over the services of the Leipzig defender. “I can confirm it and we are very happy at Bayern. We had very good, intense and professional conversations with Dayot (Upamencano) and his agent Volker Struth for several months. “He will sign until 2026.
The French center-back had also been linked to Real Madrid. Nevertheless, his release clause amounted to 43 million, a figure that in the white club it was considered excessive, so his signing was ruled out a long time ago. Precisely, That amount is what Bayern seems to be spending to incorporate one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga. With this reinforcement the German champion fills the vacancy of the Austrian Alaba, who will leave the club at the end of the season and could become one of Madrid's reinforcements.
This is how his colleague Angeliño defined it in AS a few months ago: “It is a beast. The physique he has is brutal, he takes the ball well from behind, takes risks and does it well. Melee is a beast and it is also fast. It is a very complete center. He can play well both in the defense of three and in the defense of four ”.