‘All nonsense!’ – Bayern deny Upamecano threats over contract negotiations

Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has firmly dismissed reports of ‘threats and ultimatums’ from Dayot Upamecano regarding his future, labelling such claims as ‘nonsense’.

Upamecano has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain as he continues talk with Bayern over a new contract.

However, reports from the German media suggested that the player’s camp had made his final demands regarding an extension and will not be negotiating further with the club, putting Bayern in a precarious position.

These rumours, fuelled by reported interest from European giants Madrid and PSG, painted a picture of a hostile negotiation table.

However, Eberl while speaking to the press insisted that the dialogue between the club and the player’s representatives has been professional and constructive, rubbishing the idea that Upamecano is holding the club to ransom.

Dayot Upamecano  looks on during the UEFA Champions league match between FC Bayern Munich and Sporting CP at Allianz arena (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

“Basically, I am very confident, I have said that often enough here,” Eberl stated, addressing the ongoing saga. “We have already discussed contract extensions together over weeks and months. Our great wish is [to extend].

“What is circling around us, that he had cancelled, threats, ultimatums – all nonsense. We are talking and we are talking very well.”

Eberl used a festive metaphor to describe the current state of play. While he stopped short of promising a signed contract under the Christmas tree, he hinted that the club is pushing hard to finalise the deal before the year is out.

“I don’t know what else is coming behind the individual doors in the Advent calendar,” Eberl joked. “That [a signed contract] would be desirable, but I can’t promise that.”

He added: “This eye of the needle is getting smaller and then he has to go through this eye of the needle. My wish would be that he goes through it and not past it. He’ll manage that.”

Bayern Munich are currently in a dillema over the contract of big names in the squad. An extension for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is still being discussed, while Serge Gnabry will be offered a new deal.