Eberl on Upamecano: “We’ve started with him and would like to keep him at the peak of his career”

The Bayern chief gave off a sense of calm despite fears over Upamecano leaving Säbener Straße as a free agent.

In a recent interview with Sport BILD, Max Eberl gave further insights into the negotiations with Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano. 

“Upa is now 27 years old, at the prime age for a center-back. He wants to make a very conscious decision, which he should do.

“Upa shouldn’t and won’t stay because of the money, even though he’s received a good offer from us, but because of our overall approach and the complete package.

“He’s one of the best defenders in the world. Vincent, Christoph, and I have supported him a lot and want to continue down that path.

“We’ve started with him and would like to keep him at the peak of his career. He would be our ‘internal star signing,” Eberl said. 

The Bavarian club’s director of sport also confirmed that a final contract offer has not been submitted to the French defender. 

“No, not yet, we are still talking. I’m generally a very positive person, and I believe I can sense that Upa feels very comfortable with the path we have chosen,” he explained.

Only yesterday, Monday 24 November, it was confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring Upamecano’s movements closely.