“€42.5 million release clause” – the Bayern linked defender may depart

The France international

Dayot Upamecano

is keen on making a move when the campaign ends and will have to opt for either

or a

move, says his agent.

Upamecano attracted the attention of many big clubs with his significant performance at

. The German champions have expressed their interest in the 22-year-old, with sporting director

Hasan Salihamidzic

revealing that the two parties are going to have a meeting on Friday.

Upamecano’s contract is due to expire in 2023, but his agent revealed that his release clause stated in the contract is €42.5 million (£38m/$52m), according to Volker Struth.

"

The release clause was agreed because the player decided to want to take the next step at some point. It is very likely in the summer,

" he said.

“

Nothing final has been decided yet. The tendency for him to leave the club in the summer is high."

He continued: "

The release clause is €42.5 million. That is an insane sum in coronavirus times. In summer 2019 it was something else. The proportions of the transfer fees have changed. I believe that some clubs have to say goodbye to the market values ​​when they sell players."

"Hasan Salihamidzic is really trying and has found the right temperature in the talks. There is not too much pressure in there. Nevertheless, it was emphasised that they are very interested in him,"

he added.

“

[Apart from the Bundesliga] only the English league is in consideration. The Spanish clubs that were eligible are currently financially unable to do so.

"It's no secret that there are two interested parties from the Premier League. A decision will be made and announced in the next few weeks."

Oliver Kahn, Bayern board member, admitted that he is certain the defender will pick Bayern Munich as his final destination, saying: "

He's a player that many top European clubs want. But we are particularly attractive to such players now that they ultimately choose us." 

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