Bayern Munich finally achieved their biggest target of the winter transfer window. At the start of the year, Bayern were eager to sort the internal transfers by extending the contracts of their key players. Serge Gnabry signed a new deal a few days ago. The talks with the German forward were straightforward for Bayern. The key contract extension for Die Roten was that of Dayot Upamecano.
The French defender finally signed his new contract at Bayern on Friday. Upamecano signed a new four-year deal with Die Roten. It is a crucial piece of business for the Bavarian club since Upamecano has been one of the top performers under Vincent Kompany.
Bayern have been negotiating with Upamecano for several months. There was concrete interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the French defender. However, Bayern were always cautiously optimistic about securing the future of Upamecano.
The record Bundesliga champions were in advanced talks with Upamecano over a new deal in January. There was a basic agreement on the terms of the new deal, which reportedly included a release clause. However, Die Roten were getting frustrated since Upamecano was taking significant time to give a final yes for the new deal.
Bayern had set a deadline for the French defender and had withdrawn the contract, but Upamecano approached the club and sorted the final details of the new contract.
The French defender’s contract renewal is a big boost for Bayern since he is Kompany’s first-choice center-back. Moreover, Upamecano has finally found consistency in his performances. It is fair to say that he has been one of the best center-backs in Europe over the last 18 months. With the new contract extension, Bayern have ensured that Upamecano will spend the rest of his peak in Munich.
Bayern will turn their attention to Konrad Laimer’s new deal
After getting the new contract sorted for Upamecano, Bayern will look to conclude the contract talks with Konrad Laimer. The Austrian midfielder has been a revelation in the right-back role under Kompany. He is currently Die Roten’s first choice right-back.
Laimer has been a fine player for Bayern since arriving from RB Leipzig in 2023. He is content with life in Munich under head coach Vincent Kompany. The Austrian is open to signing a new contract at Bayern. His current deal expires in 2027, so Bayern have time to sort the contract extension. In an ideal scenario, Laimer will sign the new contract before the end of the season.