Hasan Salihamidzic confirms deal for Bayern Munich to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig
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Updated 12/02/2021 at 20:36 GMT
The France international is one of the hottest properties in world football, with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United holding an interest. Bayern Munich emerged as favourites to land him when confirming their interest in January, and he is set to make the move to Bavaria at the end of the season
RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano
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Bayern Munich have won the race for Dayot Upamecano, with sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirming a deal has been struck to sign the defender from RB Leipzig.
The 22-year-old France international is one of the most highly-rated defenders in Europe, with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United holding an interest in a player who has a release clause of €42.5 million (£38m/$52m).
Bayern have been on the lookout for a new defensive option, with David Alaba set to leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.
The Bavarians confirmed their interest in January, with club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge saying Upamecano was a player on their radar.
From the moment Bayern confirmed their interest, they became favourites to sign the central defender and it appears they have acted quickly to strike a deal.
Salihamidzic told Bild on Friday that a deal had been struck, and that Upamecano would be heading to the Allianz Arena on a five-year contract.
"I can confirm that Dayot Upamecano will join FC Bayern," Salihamidzic told Bild. "We had very good, intense and professional discussions over many months.
"At the end of a long process the player, family and management were convinced that FC Bayern is the right partner for the future."
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