Affordable for Bayern - Matthaus sees Upamecano as Alaba replacement

has recently confirmed that they will provide no more contract extension offers to

and it was also reported that

’s time at Bayern is almost over as the German defender’s contract will expire in the next summer. With the potential departure of two of the most decorated players of the club, German giants will be looking for reinforcement in their defense during the next transfer market windows.

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is an attractive choice for Bavarians as his €50m release clause is ‘easily affordable’ for Bayern according to club legend Lothar Matthaus.

“Jerome is prone to injury and has reached a certain age at 32,” Bayern legend Matthaus told AZ.

“In the past few years he has often had to take criticism, including from me, and that was justified. But he always behaved professionally and enjoyed a great comeback under Hansi Flick.

“One thing is clear, if David Alaba should go alongside Boateng, Bayern will need a replacement.

“There are, of course, some internal solutions: Lucas Hernandez, Niklas Sule, Benjamin Pavard and the young Tanguy Nianzou. From what I hear, Nianzou must be a giant, a really great talent. 

“Nevertheless, reinforcement from outside would be needed. Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano would certainly be a player that would fit very well in terms of quality.”

A problem that Bayern will probably face is the comptetion for signing the player as the French defender is attracting interest from elite European clubs.

“He has a release clause that allows him to move for €50m. That would be easy for Bayern. 

“I already have the impression that the Bundesliga made up ground on the Premier League during the pandemic.

“You can see from the results of the German teams in the Champions League that they can keep up.

“Bayern, Dortmund, Leipzig and Gladbach all play attractive, attacking football. The Bundesliga shines, and is therefore also attractive for many top players.”