Kim Min-jae’s partner Dayo Upamecano is set to renew his contract.
“Bayern Munich wants to continue its contract with Upamecano after 2026,” said Florian Flettenberg, a reporter for “Sky Sports” in Germany on the 12th (Korea time). The decision has been made, and coach Vincent Kompany highly values it. There has not been a specific negotiation on salary terms or extension periods yet, but it is expected to take place in the next few weeks.”
Upamecano is a Red Bull Salzburg native who made his name while playing for Leipzig. He became a key Leipzig centre-back and a French national defender, increasing his value and headed to Munich in 2021. While working with Matthijs de Ligt in Munich, he established a main center-back line, which was criticized for showing signs of increasing anxiety.
Last summer, Kim Min-jae was pushed out. He was pushed out of the early competition due to injury, and Thomas Tuchel preferred De Ligt and Kim Min-jae lines. In the second half, Eric Dier came and sat on the bench alongside Kim Min-jae. It is humiliating that he was pushed back by Dier, who was called the main culprit of Tottenham Hotspur’s defense, but Upamecano did not show a clear competitive edge even when he played. De Ligt was expected to leave Munich this summer, but Upamecano remained.
Upamecano has completely changed, just like Kim Min-jae under Coach Kompany. Upamecano has maximized his strengths by reducing anxiety and increasing confidence under the Tuchel system. Upamecano has established himself as the main player and has started every game Munich has played except for games that have been sidelined due to injury. Munich is trying to hold Upamecano, who has completely changed his position, by renewing his contract. 토토사이트
Dier’s situation has changed with Upamecano. Dier, who was the main player under Tuchel, is a thorough bench resource. It is not easy to play in games. Even if Dier plays in games, he is widely evaluated against Kompany’s tactics, which do not show his skills and use high defense line.
“Die is very popular in the locker room. He has a lot of friends in his team. However, Munich will not renew his contract with Dier and will let him go next summer,” Flettenberg said.