BAYERN SECURES STAR: DAYOT UPAMECANO READY TO COMMIT LONG-TERM FUTURE
Securing Dayot Upamecano is a huge win for Bayern. The French centre-back, a key player for Kompany, is ready to commit his best years to the club.
Dayot Upamecano's contract talks will be a major topic for Bayern Munich as the winter transfer window approaches. The French defender is in the last seven months of his Bayern deal, meaning he can discuss a free transfer with other teams in January.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are watching Upamecano, just in case he doesn't want to stay in Munich. Still, recent news suggests he's leaning toward signing a new contract with Bayern.
The BBC reports that Bayern is far along in discussions with Upamecano about a new deal. The 27-year-old has had good talks with the club and seems eager to spend his best years in Bavaria.
Bayern's leaders are pretty sure they can keep Upamecano with a long-term contract. He's been great under Vincent Kompany for the past year and a half. Given his form for both club and country, it's safe to say Upamecano is one of the best centre-backs around right now.
Uli Hoeness hinted strongly that the talks are going well. He told Sky Sports a few days ago that Upamecano will probably sign a new deal with Bayern.
It would be a big plus for Bayern if Upamecano signs that new contract. He’s a key player for Vincent Kompany. After some shaky times after his move from RB Leipzig in 2021, Upamecano has been reliable under Kompany. The coach will likely play a big part in convincing Upamecano to stay in Munich.
Bayern had a great 2025, securing long-term deals with key players like Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Joshua Kimmich. If Upamecano also extends his contract, Bayern will have a solid core team for years to come.
Even if Upamecano stays, Bayern might still get a new centre-back in the summer because Kim Min-jae’s future is uncertain. They are considering a free transfer for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and have also been linked to Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.
LUIS DIAZ DECLARES BAYERN MOVE "RIGHT DECISION" AFTER SLAYING REAL MADRID
Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher react as Luis Diaz haunts Madrid. Is the €75m star the world's best winger?
Luis Diaz says he has no regrets about leaving Liverpool and feels he made the right call by signing with Bayern Munich last summer.
He landed in Bavaria for €75 million (about $87 million/£66 million), and honestly, he hit the ground running, scoring 23 goals and 18 assists already. He’s even chasing some European silverware after scoring the opener in Bayern’s Champions League quarterfinal first-leg win over Real Madrid on Tuesday.
The Bundesliga title looks just about wrapped up, too; Bayern’s nine points clear at the top, so Diaz will probably add a winners’ medal to his collection.
Everyone’s talking about Vincent Kompany’s team as one of Europe’s best, and with Liverpool struggling this season, it’s easy to see why Diaz feels moving to Germany was the right move.
“Coming to Bayern was absolutely the right decision for me. I’m really happy, and I enjoy every game,” Diaz told ESPN after Bayern’s 2-1 win at the Bernabeu. “I feel strong, and that’s helped me stay available to help the team.”
Diaz’s red-hot form even got Steven Gerrard talking about wanting him back at Anfield, and Jamie Carragher agrees Liverpool misses him.
He might actually play at Anfield again later this month, if both Bayern and Liverpool get through their Champions League quarterfinals. If Real and PSG go out, Bayern and Liverpool face off in the semis.
When asked about Bayern’s showing in Madrid, Diaz said, “We’re happy, but we feel like we could’ve scored another goal or two. We played a great match against a really tough opponent.
“We won the ball, moved it quickly, and executed our game plan. We’d already studied Real Madrid, and everything worked the way we expected.
“We felt comfortable, recovered the ball more, and controlled the match better. That’s exactly how we like to play.”
Diaz and Harry Kane both scored for Bayern, while Kylian Mbappe grabbed a late goal for Real to keep things interesting heading into the second leg.
Back at Liverpool, Diaz scored 41 goals in 148 games and picked up a Premier League title, the FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups. He made 36 appearances in the Reds’ 2024/25 title-winning season, and a lot of people feel Liverpool’s struggles this year are down to losing him.
WHY BAYERN MUNICH AND RAPHAEL GUERREIRO ARE PARTING WAYS THIS SUMMER
Bayern Munich and Raphael Guerreiro agree to part ways this June, ending a versatile three-year stint at Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich announced on Monday that it and Raphael Guerreiro have agreed not to extend his contract. The 32-year-old will leave the Allianz Arena this coming June, ending a three-year stint that began with a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023.
The decision to part ways seems to be mutual, with both club and player aiming to finish the current season strong. During his time in Munich, the Portuguese international has been a dependable figure, contributing to Bayern’s Bundesliga title and the DFL-Supercup win. Now, attention turns to securing more silverware before Guerreiro’s departure.
Max Eberl, Bayern’s sporting director, praised Guerreiro’s role beyond the field, highlighting the defender’s professionalism and influence in the locker room, especially during times of change for the club. Eberl remarked, “We want to thank Rapha for the time we shared: he could always be counted on on the pitch, and people with his character enrich any dressing room. The conversations with him were good, based on trust and understanding. Now we are focusing together on our goals until the summer; together we want to achieve much more.”
Throughout his time at Bayern, Guerreiro has been valued for his versatility. Described as a ‘Swiss Army knife’ by the coaching staff, he has made 89 appearances, scored 12 goals, and provided eight assists. His flexibility has allowed him to perform as a traditional left-back, wing-back, and even in midfield. This season alone, he has featured in 23 matches across all competitions, starting nine times and scoring four goals.
On the international stage, Guerreiro remains an experienced and decorated professional. With 65 caps and four goals for Portugal, he played a significant part in their Euro 2016 victory and the first UEFA Nations League triumph in 2019. He also represented Portugal in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, underscoring his enduring presence at the highest level of the game.
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