In an interview with L’Equipe (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich center-back had an interesting exchange about his future.
The French center-back was pressed about his future and how Paris Saint-Germain
fans are clamoring for him to move back to France, but his responses were press resistant so to speak:
Didier Deschamps said he wanted the future of his players clarified before the World Cup. Will that be your case too?
Upamecano: “I hope so. My agent is taking care of that. We’ll make the right decision. I’m well advised. I’m focused on this season and my goals with the club and the national team. I’m not thinking about that [the future].”
Vincent Kompany recently said that you’re happy at Bayern. Should he be optimistic about you extending your contract?
Upamecano: “I’ve always said I feel comfortable at Bayern. I have a great coach. I get on well with my teammates.”
Since Tuesday’s game, PSG fans want to see you wearing their shirt. What are your thoughts on that?
Upamecano: “I’m calm with that [laughs]. I’m under contract at Bayern. I have goals. I’m very grateful if there are clubs interested in me.”
Upamecano’s contract situation is starting to concern Bayern Munich fans, but there is no reason to sound the alarm just yet. Upamecano handled this line of questioning with aplomb. There were plenty of opportunities for him to start exploring life after Bayern Munich, but he chose not to.
Maybe that means a lot, maybe not…but there is still hope.
Bayern Munich sputtered into the international break with a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin.
While it was tough watch at times, there is no reason to panic…right? Right?
Right — and let’s talk about why, plus more on the next edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- The aftermath of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Union Berlin. How are fans feeling? Did Vincent Kompany go to the well one too many times? Was the team tired, uninspired, or both?
- Do Bayern Munich fans appreciate just how good Joshua Kimmich is?
- Dayot Upamecano is getting more suitors (Manchester United, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid) and things are not progressing with Bayern Munich. Are the obstacles too much to overcome? Should they be?
- Would Ibrahima Konaté be a good successor if Upamecano leaves?
- Jamal Musiala could take a little longer to get back.
