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Dayot Upamecano is not considering leaving Bayern Munich despite a difficult Ruckrunde so far.
Bayern Munich has not lost many games this season, but they have endured significant defeats that have jeopardised their prospects of keeping the Bundesliga crown. They have conceded a lot of goals in defeat, highlighting their defense’s fragility. Bayern found the ideal mix in attack and defense over the last seven days, winning big against Lazio and Mainz.
Thomas Tuchel’s current center-back pairing is Eric Dier and Matthijs de Ligt. Both players have performed well in recent games, providing Bayern with strong balance in and out of defense. The German coach is anticipated to remain with this duo for the next several games.
Dayot Upamecano was a vital player for Bayern and Tuchel in the Hinrunde. The French defender is presently on the bench after receiving red cards in consecutive games against Lazio and Bochum. He was an unused replacement against Mainz on Saturday.
Dayot Upamecano is staying with ‘the Bavarians’
Since joining Bayern in 2022, Upamecano has struggled to deliver consistent performances across a whole season. Despite recent troubles, the French defender is not considering leaving Bavaria. While speaking with Kicker, Upamecano insisted that he intends to stay in Munich beyond the summer.
During the winter transfer window, Bayern sought to sign Ronald Araujo from FC Barcelona. The Uruguayan defender and Barcelona were not searching for a mid-season transfer. Die Roten also made a late attempt for Radu Dragusin, but the Romanian defender ultimately chose to join Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bavarian club eventually agreed to a short-term deal with Eric Dier. The English defender has used a clause in his contract to prolong his stay at Munich at least until the end of next season. Bayern Munich are expected to look at signing Araujo this summer. They’ve also been linked to Benfica’s Antonio Silva.
If another center-back arrives this summer, there may be departures in this position. Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano may face an uncertain future. The Dutch defender is allegedly willing to leave if he is the third or fourth best center-back option. It appears that Upamecano will compete for a spot on the team rather than seeking a transfer.
The new coach will have a significant impact on the future of the squad’s defense. With the club’s management focusing on a squad overhaul in the summer, it will be interesting to see how they bolster the defense.
