Mercato. Bayern Munich officially confirm their interest in Upamecano. Sport

The sports director of Bayern Hasan Salihamidzic, transfer officer, confirmed on Saturday that the Record champions was very interested in the central defender of Leipzig Dayot Upamecano, French neo-international.

We care about him, we met his agent and we had a good, professional conversation, and now let’s see what happens., Salihamidzic told Sky on Saturday on the sidelines of the game against Hoffenheim, which Bayern won 4-1.

A starting clause around 40-45 million

The generally very well-informed Kicker magazine adds that Bavarian coach Hansi Flick has already discussed this transfer plan with Upamecano himself.

At 22, the player passed by RB Salzburg has three selections for the France team, and is considered a possible future frame of the Blues.

He is currently under contract until 2023 with Leipzig, but has a departure clause, which Bayern could activate for 40 or 45 million euros, according to the German press.

Bayern, where all positions are doubled, are looking for a central defender, while Jérôme Boateng and David Alaba come to the end of their contract in June. The future of the first, 2014 world champion with Germany and aged 32, is not yet defined. Alaba on the other hand refused to extend in Munich and are said to be in advanced contact with Real Madrid.

The only exchanges guaranteed to stay in Bavaria next year are Niklas Süle and Lucas Hernandez.

Upamecano is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks, but Bayern are not alone on the case, and other big European clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea, are reportedly considering paying the departure clause to secure their services, according to European media.

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