Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl: ‘Thank God we extended his contract’
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15-second readBayern Munich's sporting director Max Eberl praised Dayot Upamecano's performance after their 2-0 win over Atlético Madrid, stating that he has been performing at a world-class level for weeks. Upamecano effectively locked up Atlético's attacking duo, Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez, for the first 60 minutes. Eberl expressed his satisfaction with extending Upamecano's contract through 2030.
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Bayern Munich's sporting director Max Eberl praised Dayot Upamecano's performance after their 2-0 win over Atlético Madrid, stating that he has been performing at a world-class level for weeks. Upamecano effectively locked up Atlético's attacking duo, Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez, for the first 60 minutes. Eberl expressed his satisfaction with extending Upamecano's contract through 2030. Bayern's front office has faced criticism for overpaying players in the past.
Eberl's praise for Upamecano was not limited to his defensive skills, as he also mentioned that Upamecano scores goals. Vincent Kompany and Aaron Danks have managed the center-backs effectively, rotating Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Kim Min-jae to maintain a high level of performance. This rotation has contributed to the team's success.
Bayern Munich extended Upamecano's contract in February 2026, a decision that Eberl seemed to appreciate given Upamecano's subsequent performance. Eberl's comments were made in a postgame interview after Bayern's win over Atlético Madrid, as reported by Bavarian Football Works.
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Bayern Munich’s front office has taken some heat over the past decade for overpaying players in negotiations and being too player-friendly. Back in February 2026, Bayern extended Dayot Upamecano through 2030. Some players react to a big contract with middling performances, but Upamecano doubled down and cemented himself as one of the best defenders in the world. For the first 60 minutes of Bayern’s 2-0 win over Atlético Madrid, Upamecano completely locked up the attacking duo of Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez.
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