Has a release clause. Though it's likely been raised since extending his deal.
edit: release clause doesn't get activated until next summer as @UNITED ACADEMY posted
Dayot Upamecano | Signs for Bayern
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edit: release clause doesn't get activated until next summer as @UNITED ACADEMY posted
Can't wait for him to have a bad semi-final and then someone make a thread about hipster defenders and how Maguire/Lindelof are better than him.
In all seriousness, he's been an amazing talent for a while now, both him and Konate. Last year Upamecano had a lot of injury problems so Konate had to take the lead role in the center of defense, and did really well. This season, Konate has been the one with injury problems while Upamecano has returned superbly (though himself been out with injuries as well).
It's always amazed me why bigger clubs are not trying to sign him, makes me doubt my own assessment of him being a potential world class center back.
In all seriousness, he's been an amazing talent for a while now, both him and Konate. Last year Upamecano had a lot of injury problems so Konate had to take the lead role in the center of defense, and did really well. This season, Konate has been the one with injury problems while Upamecano has returned superbly (though himself been out with injuries as well).
It's always amazed me why bigger clubs are not trying to sign him, makes me doubt my own assessment of him being a potential world class center back.
He's touted both as the ones we should be after. Think he was the first on either bandwagon, or at least, that I saw.
Tonight's definitely taking him up a few notches and it'll be interesting to see how he does against PSG in the next round.
Agreed. He’s already up there in top 5 CB’s in the world and born 1998. Will probably start for France in Euro cup next year too.
I’ve seen him give some big performances on the biggest stage this season - like tonight.
Monsterous performance.
Truly a defensive masterclass.
Truly a defensive masterclass.
've been saying for awhile that we should target either Konate or Upamecano if we want to succesfully implement the high press and play a high-line. It's a pity Konate was injured because for me he is even more dominant than Upamecano.
Him and Kounde from Sevilla have massively impressed me. They still have bad games in them but I'd expect nothing less from such young CBs starting in top leagues. If we don't sign a starter CB this summer they really both should be options in 2021. The talent that France churns out is just absurd.
This.
I've advocated the signing of both but Konate for me is even more dominant.
I wouldn't bet on this with Deschamps.
Thought he was going to Bayern eventually
I think he, De Ligt, Kabak and apparently Konate, who I’ve seen less of because he’s never playing when I watch Leipzig - look the best group of young centre halves from what I’ve seen/heard. Except De Ligt, they are all attainable for reasonable prices - so if looking to strengthen this area, we should try one of them.
Does he always play so positively? Several times he’s picked out forward passes in dangerous areas. Great to see that for a change instead of the sideways/backwards passes our defenders play
With a lower release clause for next summer. It was commonly reported he was looking for a new club but no one made a move by the time his clause expired. Werner was signed before his expired
Not always but tonight he was facing Simeone's Atleti who cede space high up the pitch.
I've not seen Kabak, but Upamecano always looks a top player. But to be MOTM and look so assured in a CL quarter final at his age just shows he's ready. De Ligt is obviously struggling now, but he'll come good next season. But I'd prefer Upamecano to de Ligt and all the others.
Said it before, reminds of of Jaap Stam. But better passing and technique.
I'm joking. Thought your Konate obsession was hilarious, as was with Milenkovic. Muppets gonna muppet, you know, and it takes one, to know one.
You don't start for France that easily, we have a handful of CBs that are playing in the CL this August and have shown as much as Upamecano if not more.
I'm joking. Thought your Konate obsession was hilarious, as was with Milenkovic. Muppets gonna muppet, you know, and it takes one, to know one.
Which CBs have shown more?
Missed the game but a mate texted and said he was class tonight.
Do you think Deschamps will finally give Laporte a chance with Umtiti and his injury issues?
You can’t say he will probably start, when he’s not got a senior cap at present. That’s not saying he’s not talented.
What’s the status with Konate? He came back from injury post lockdown but still didn’t feature tonight. He couldn’t have been suspended surely, as he’s missed the last couple of CL games injured anyway. Will he be able to feature in the semis?
Agreed. But I can easily see him take Umiti’s spot next to Varane. (started in the world cup final 2018)
I now believe the hype....
Get him bought.
Get him bought.
Maybe this (illustrated by red font) is why?
From the first page on this thread:
Didn't know that..
Laporte, Lenglet, Varane, Umtiti, Kimpembe have all shown more, today I would have him above Umtiti and Kimpembe though.
Amazing performance by him. So so dominant in every respect.
I know it won't be this summer but I am firmly on the train choo choo
I think he did give him his chance but Laporte got hurt. He held back on bringing him in because of fears of chemistry and how Laporte might not handle being on the bench as well as some other players. It was never about his ability IIRC.
Konate was still feeling the effects of his injury after coming back and they had to send him in for surgery which was successful. He will be back for the start of the new season.
Honestly I'm skeptical, I wouldn't be surprised to see all the U21 get in the team before him.
First time I've watched him in a full 90min match and he was emense, i was very impressed. MOTM for them tonight didn't give Diego Costa or Morata an inch can see why he's being watched by so many clubs.
He's probably unfit to be given a starting role. Also the back 3 of Klostermann Upamecano Halstenberg has now been used for majority of the season given their other CB (and captain) Orban has also been injured for the whole of the season. They have done admirably well through the period together eventhough Klostermann and Halstenberg have been their starting full backs.
It will probably be next season before Konate comes in, unless the get an injury to either their current 3 CBs.
Kind of a shame, but it's obviously his decision and he's been successful. Still want to see your best XI and Laporte probably belongs in it.
No chance we get him, real/Barca/city bound.
Aye, I was hoping to catch the game as I haven't seen too much of him myself. Sounds like he really had a good game.
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