Munich is really in trouble!Kim Min-jae is leaving to Upamecano?→Die+Eto combination start
Apr 24, 2025
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Negotiations are underway between Munich and Upamecano to renew the contract, but no progress has been made. It is possible that both key central defenders will leave the team next season as they fail to narrow their differences.
The German CF Bayern Insider will be held in Munich on the 23rd (Korea time) Upamecano's long-term future is becoming uncertain,' it reported.
Initially, Munich Sports Director Max Eberle was confident that he would be able to conclude contract negotiations with Upamecano quickly. At present, however, Upamecano's contract site is difficult.
Bayern Munich is currently seeking to reduce costs throughout the squad. It is difficult to accept Upamecano's high salary demands.
Bayern Munich's leadership is said to be feeling pressure as there is no progress in negotiations with Upamecano. Munich coach Bang Sang Kompany wants to be with Upamecano.
If Upamecano's renewal negotiations fail, Bayern Munich is likely not to sell Kim Min-jae.
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Upamecano and Kim Min-jae were in charge of the Munich defense this season. The two worked well together, and Upamecano's recent injury left the defense cracked.
Kim Min-jae, who worked with Eric Dier, lost to Inter Milan in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, making a series of mistakes. As a result, Munich's Champions League journey came to an early end. This is the moment when Upamecano's vacuum was felt.
Upamecano was out of the lineup in March with a knee injury. Recently, he has returned to training with the ball and is expected to return soon.
If both Kim Min-jae and Upamecano move to other teams in the summer transfer market, the remaining central defenders are only Eric Dyer and Hiroki Ito. Munich is looking for a new central defender just in case.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
