Upamecano Sticks with Bayern: Real Madrid and Liverpool Left Guessing Over 2030 Renewal
2 February 2026
Key Details
Dayot Upamecano has sealed a long-awaited renewal with Bayern Munich, extending his contract until the summer of 2030.
The move ends months of negotiations as Bayern pressed to secure one of their defensive pillars amid widespread interest from top European clubs.
Context and Implications
Real Madrid and Liverpool had been linked with the French international, with Paris Saint-Germain also mentioned as a possibility, but Bayern ultimately prevailed.
Coach Vincent Kompany will count on Upamecano as a core part of his plans at the Allianz Arena, with the agreement including a high annual salary and substantial signing bonuses, and a potential release clause to be activated later.
Upamecano has expressed happiness at remaining at the Allianz Arena, and the deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
The arrangement comes with a lucrative package, including an annual salary reportedly near €20 million, plus signing bonuses and a potential release clause to be activated later.
Two light-hearted notes to keep things fun: Punchline 1: If defending were an Olympic sport, Upamecano just secured the gold for Bayern. Punchline 2: Real Madrid and Liverpool are left with a calendar—2030 is suddenly their most wanted year.
