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Dayot Upamecano Transfer from FC Bayern München to Chelsea
On deadline day, Chelsea were informed that long-term target Dayot Upamecano has agreed to new contract terms and will remain at Bayern Munich. According to sources, the 27-year-old attracted offers and serious interest from across Europe. Chelsea were among the English clubs to be provided with the general terms of a potential contract as they prepared for the possibility of signing Upamecano on a free transfer. Sources close to Bayern confirmed to TEAMtalk that Dayot has agreed to stay, describing it as a huge boost to the club. The sources added that Bayern knew there was some strong interest, particularly from England, but the player has opted to stay and the club is very happy.
According to TEAMtalk, Dayot Upamecano's current contract with Bayern Munich is scheduled to expire in the summer. The club has submitted a renewal offer and has given the defender a period of weeks to make his final decision. Bayern Munich has communicated that the offer will not be available for an unlimited time.
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea have already held conversations regarding a potential move for Dayot Upamecano. The French defender could be signed on a free transfer at the end of the season. Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring the situation.
Dayot Upamecano has not yet made any decision about his future, according to AS.
According to Team Talk, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man City are interested in Dayot Upamecano and have a high opinion of him. Premier League clubs believe Upamecano is more likely to stay than to leave, but Bayern are concerned that he will have offers presented to him in early 2026 if an agreement with the club is not reached. There has been consistent reporting that there has not yet been a breakthrough in contract talks for Upamecano.
According to SPORT BILD, Chelsea are prepared to challenge Liverpool for the signing of Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano. The report also states that the player's contract demands are causing tension at the Bundesliga club.
Dayot Upamecano is on Chelsea's list. Talks are complicated, particularly regarding the high signing bonus that Upamecano would like to receive.
FC Chelsea is involved in the race for Dayot Upamecano, according to the 'Bild' podcast 'Bayern Insider'.
Dayot Upamecano could potentially be the player sacrificed in Bayern Munich's new project under coach Vincent Kompany. His performances were deemed insufficient for Bayern Munich internally and his mistakes at crucial points of the season did not plead for him. The German media reports a strong interest in him in the Premier League, notably from Chelsea. At 25 years old and with Euro 2024 in view with France, Dayot Upamecano is in the trough of the wave at Bayern Munich where his contract ends in June 2026.
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