Partner Upamecano to Continue Working with Kim Min-jae, Renewal of Contract by 2030 is Approved
Feb 21, 2025
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On the 21st (Korea time), Germany's Sky Sports reported that negotiations between Bayern Munich and Dayo Upamecano on the contract renewal are going smoothly. Sky Sports said the agreement to extend the contract could be finalized in the next few days', adding that while the new contract period has not yet been finalized' according to our information, it is being discussed to extend it to 2030'
Upamecano's contract period is until 2026, and he will play for Bayern for up to four more years. Germany's Bild also reported on the same.
Upamecano, a French national centre - back, made his professional debut with Salzburg in 2015. Upamecano, who showed his ability quickly, emerged as a defender the world is paying attention to after joining Leipzig in 2017. Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid sent love calls to Upamecano, who showed amazing performances in Leipzig. The final winner was Bayern. Upamecano wore a Bayern jersey for a whopping 42 million euros in the summer of 2021.
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In the 2023-2024 season, injuries and sluggishness overlapped, and he was also shunned by manager Thomas Tuchel.
However, it has rebounded this season. Coach Bang Sang Kompany, who prefers to raise the line and defend, took over and gained wings. Upamecano, who boasts fast speed and aggressive defense, was appointed. Upamecano has established himself as the main center back along with Kim Min-jae. He has already played 30 games this season.
Sports director Christophe Freund recently said "Ufamecano knows we want to extend his contract. We have had a very good discussion with him. I want to extend the contract as soon as possible." Negotiations are going smoothly, and there is a very high possibility of renewing the contract.
Upamecano's imminent renewal is also good news for Kim Min-jae. Kim Min-jae is showing good chemistry with Upamecano.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
