Bayern confirm the signing of Upamecano from RB Leipzig
On Sunday, 22-year-old French central defender Dayot Upamecano was formally announced as a Bayern Munich player, who have confirmed that they will sign the player in July by activating his circa €40m release clause to purchase him from RB Leipzig.
Bayern Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidžić had the following to say on the deal:
“We’re happy that we’ve been able to sign Dayot Upamecano for FC Bayern München. We’re convinced that Dayot will be a very important member of our team in the coming years.”
Upamecano has signed a contract until June 2026 with the Bavarian giants.
“We’re convinced that Dayot will be a very important member of our team in the coming years,” said Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.
Upamecano, who had been linked to Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, has been at Leipzig four and a half years and played 139 games.
European and world champions Bayern are four points clear of second-placed Leipzig in the Bundesliga.
Leipzig face Liverpool in the Champions League last 16, with the first leg taking place in Budapest on Tuesday.
Chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff said the club wanted to keep Upamecano but the player wanted a “new challenge and to take the next step”.
“Dayot has shown outstanding development during his time in Leipzig, which is exemplary for our philosophy of finding young talents and consistently bringing them to the top level,” he added.
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