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.
BAYERN MUNICH HELD: VUSKOVIC AND VIEIRA STUN KOMPANY IN A WILD 2-2 HAMBURG DRAW
Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Vieira shine as Hamburg hold Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw. Read the full Bundesliga match analysis here.
Bayern Munich dropped points again in the Bundesliga, settling for a 2-2 draw against Hamburg up north. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz both found the net for Bayern, who took the lead after Fabio Vieira had put Hamburg ahead with a first-half penalty. But Luka Vuskovic, who was everywhere for the hosts, powered in a header to snatch a well-earned point in a wild game at Volksparkstadion.
Early on, Bayern tried to quiet down the home crowd and pushed hard for the first goal. Still, it was Hamburg who struck first. About 30 minutes in, Nicolai Remberg beat Joshua Kimmich to a loose ball and drew a foul from the German midfielder. Fabio Vieira, on loan from Arsenal, coolly slotted the penalty past Manuel Neuer and into the bottom corner.
Bayern didn’t waste much time. Within ten minutes, Serge Gnabry slipped behind the defence and whipped in a cross. Kimmich’s awkward shot landed at Kane’s feet, and the England captain smashed it home. Kompany threw on Luis Diaz at halftime, and it paid off instantly. Diaz finished off a slick pass from Olise less than a minute after coming on.
Hamburg weren't rattled, though. Just eight minutes into the second half, Vuskovic muscled past Alphonso Davies and hammered in a header from William Mikelbrencis’ cross. Hamburg almost took the lead when Neuer fluffed a clearance, leaving Vieira with an open goal, but Davies raced back to clear it off the line. Bayern pushed for a winner and shouted for a couple of penalties, but the referee wasn’t having it. In the end, both sides walked away with a point.
Standout player? Luka Vuskovic, no question. The Croatian centre-back, on loan from Tottenham, gave Hamburg steel at the back and kept Kane pretty quiet. His equaliser—already his fourth of the season—showed a hunger and skill Spurs have been missing lately.
On the flip side, Vincent Kompany has to take some heat. The Bayern boss did well bringing on Diaz, but you wonder if starting him would’ve made the difference. Bayern had the lead but couldn’t finish the job, and Hamburg deserved their share of the spoils.
HARRY KANE REVEALS HIS "FAVORITE GERMAN DISH" IS ACTUALLY A REWARD FOR SCORING
It’s a ritual! Harry Kane reveals how local chef Stefan Kastner delivers free veal schnitzels for every goal he scores for Bayern.
Every time Harry Kane scores for Bayern Munich, he gets a free dinner—no joke. There’s this local pub owner who drops off a schnitzel for every goal Kane bangs in for the German champs.
The man behind this tradition? Stefan Kastner, chef and superfan, runs the Buchenhain Forest Inn. He doesn’t just send the food—he actually drives out himself to Kane’s place and hands it over. Kastner’s from Baierbrunn, a suburb just outside Munich, and he swears his schnitzels give Kane that extra push on the pitch.
Kane, by the way, calls these deliveries a “ritual”. He even lets Kastner—everyone calls him the “Schnitzel Guy”—swing by past security whenever he’s due for a drop-off. With the way Kane’s scoring, that’s happening a lot.
Funny thing, though—Kane’s strict about his diet. No chips, ever. Kastner says, “At first, I just did it as a fan. Now, it’s a real tradition. I’ve been at this for over a year, and I’d say we’re up to 50 or 60 schnitzels so far. I don’t deliver one after every single goal. I wait until he’s scored a couple, then I drive over, usually around six in the evening. Lately, I wait for two goals before making the trip. Then I bring a veal schnitzel with roasted potatoes, plus another with potato salad.”
When the local paper TZ ran the story, Kane owned up—he loves schnitzels. “It’s turned into a ritual. It’s lovely. Honestly, it’s probably my favourite dish in Germany. Some people say it’s Austrian or Bavarian, but either way, it’s my top pick since moving here.”
He’s quick to admit he doesn’t eat every single one. “They get delivered, and my family or whoever’s at the house digs in. It helps us feel like we’re part of the community,” he says.
“And really, this was Stefan’s idea. I doubt he thought I’d score this many goals. But, yeah, it’s just a good story. It feels right.”