Bayern Munich sporting director insists that nothing has been decided regarding the future of Dayot Upamecano as of yet, despite the litany of reports on the topic.
“Many things have been reported regarding
this topic. One time it is said there’s an agreement, the other time it is said he’s gone. Upa is a world-class defender who’s performing at the highest level and is in superb form. He’s a very important player for us. We’re having intensive and very constructive discussions. It’s also a very important decision for him. He feels very comfortable with the team and the coach. We’re positive; it doesn’t matter if it happens a day earlier or later – what’s important for us is that it happens. It won’t drag on indefinitely. There will be a decision at some point,” Freund said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
It is clear that Bayern Munich wants Upamecano back, a sentiment echoed by head coach Vincent Kompany.
“As a coach, you always have an influence and a role. My role in this situation is purely sporting and focused on development. And that the player feels that not everything is mixed up: performance and contract situation. Football must remain the priority – and that’s what our discussions are about,” Kompany stated.
Through it all, Freund sounds confident things will work out.
“We are in good talks, we have our plan. We know which contracts are expiring. We know they are allowed to speak to other clubs in January. But that doesn’t make us nervous, because we are in good communication with our players and their agents,“ said Freund.
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