"I've been in Germany for a while..." – Upamecano responds to speculation over Bayern future
Dayot Upamecano says he feels “very very good” at Bayern Munich as speculation over his future continues despite his contract extension until 2030.
The French centre-back signed his new Bayern deal earlier this year, but reports claiming it includes a €65 million release clause have kept questions about his future alive.
Asked about the speculation at a press conference at France’s national team camp on Wednesday, the 28-year-old pointed to his long spell in German football. He joined RB Leipzig from RB Salzburg in 2017 before moving to Bayern four years later.
“I've been in Germany for a while,” Upamecano said.
“At the moment I feel very very good. I'm still progressing. We'll see what the future holds, but at the moment I feel very good at my club.”
Upamecano was also asked about his tendency to push forward from defence and take an increasingly prominent role in Bayern’s attacking moves.
“I'd say the context of the games made me become Harry Kane at times,” he said with a laugh, via iMiaSanMia.
“I used to play in midfield when I was younger at Strasbourg. It's part of my game to go forward when an opportunity arises. I'm not afraid to do so.”
