Leipzig defender Upamecano pursued by Bayern
3 years, 11 months ago

Leipzig defender Upamecano pursued by Bayern

Hindustan Times  

Bayern Munich is lining up Bundesliga rival Leipzig’s highly-rated defender Dayot Upamecano as a possible reinforcement for next season. Dayot Upamecano Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff told Sky TV on Saturday that he had spoken to Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge about the 22-year-old Frenchman, who is reportedly also a target for clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Upamecano joined Leipzig from sister club Salzburg in January 2017, and quickly went on to become one of the club’s leading players. Upamecano’s contract with Leipzig runs to 2023, but Mintzlaff confirmed it has a release clause, reportedly set around 43 million euros.

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Bundesliga 2021-22 preview: Bayern seeks to complete decade of domination
3 years, 4 months ago

Bundesliga 2021-22 preview: Bayern seeks to complete decade of domination

The Hindu  

Fans are back but the fundamental question remains the same as the Bundesliga season begins on Friday. “The team has shown than it’s always capable of surpassing itself.” Last season’s closest rival, Leipzig, finished 13 points behind Bayern last season, while Borussia Dortmund was 13 points adrift the season before that. French defender Dayot Upamecano also moved from Leipzig to …

Leipzig closing in on Bayern Munich in German title race
3 years, 10 months ago

Leipzig closing in on Bayern Munich in German title race

Hindustan Times  

Just when Bayern Munich seemed to be cruising to a record-extending ninth straight Bundesliga title, Leipzig came up with some other ideas. Leipzig's head coach Julian Nagelsmann with Alexander Sorloth: File photo The team coached by Julian Nagelsmann has cut the gap on the leaders from seven points to two over the last month, taking advantage of Bayern dropping points …

Manchester United 'dodged a bullet' with Dayot Upamecano after poor Liverpool display, fans believe
3 years, 10 months ago

Manchester United 'dodged a bullet' with Dayot Upamecano after poor Liverpool display, fans believe

Daily Mail  

Dayot Upamecano headed into RB Leipzig's Champions League clash against Liverpool with a reputation as one of the world's best defenders. Dayot Upamecano put in a poor display as RB Leipzig were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool Mohamed Salah netted for Liverpool as they ran out easy 2-0 winners in Champions League Previously the 22-year-old had been linked with a host …

Bundesliga: Bayern signs Upamecano on a five-year deal from Leipzig
3 years, 10 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern signs Upamecano on a five-year deal from Leipzig

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich signed French defender Dayot Upamecano from Bundesliga rival Leipzig in its first transfer for next season. Bayern is making use of a 42.5 million euros buyout clause in Upamecano’s current contract at Leipzig, which would otherwise have run to 2023. Upamecano joined Leipzig from sister club Salzburg for 10 million euros in January 2017, and quickly emerged as …

Bayern Munich Snap Up Dayot Upamecano from Bundesliga Rival RB Leipzig
3 years, 10 months ago

Bayern Munich Snap Up Dayot Upamecano from Bundesliga Rival RB Leipzig

News 18  

Bayern Munich is signing French defender Dayot Upamecano from Bundesliga rival Leipzig in its first transfer for next season. Bayern is making use of a 42.5 million euro buyout clause in Upamecano’s current contract at Leipzig, which would otherwise have run to 2023. Upamecano joined Leipzig from sister club Salzburg for 10 million euros in January 2017, and quickly emerged …

Liverpool and Chelsea battling Bayern for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, reveals Rummenigge
3 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool and Chelsea battling Bayern for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, reveals Rummenigge

Daily Mail  

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed the German giants are battling Liverpool and Chelsea for the signature of defender Dayot Upamecano. It comes after Upamecano's agent, Volker Struth, confirmed he will choose between two 'top' English clubs and Bayern Munich 'soon'. RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has a £38m release clause in his contract And Rummenigge confirmed Bayern's interest …

RB Leipzig Defender Dayot Upamecano Pursued by Bayern Munich
3 years, 11 months ago

RB Leipzig Defender Dayot Upamecano Pursued by Bayern Munich

News 18  

Bayern Munich is lining up Bundesliga rival Leipzigs highly-rated defender Dayot Upamecano as a possible reinforcement for next season. Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff told Sky TV on Saturday that he had spoken to Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge about the 22-year-old Frenchman, who is reportedly also a target for clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Bayern sporting director Hasan …

Bayern Munich 'hold secret meeting with RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano's agents' over £38m move
3 years, 11 months ago

Bayern Munich 'hold secret meeting with RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano's agents' over £38m move

Daily Mail  

Bayern Munich held a secret meeting with the representatives of RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano on Thursday, according to new information from Germany. Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed the club's interest earlier this month but German news outlet BILD claims there was a secret meeting between the Bundesliga giants and Upamecano's agents from Sports360. Dayot Upamecano's agents met with Bayern …

Chelsea 'now have very good cards' in Dayot Upamecano race
3 years, 11 months ago

Chelsea 'now have very good cards' in Dayot Upamecano race

Daily Mail  

The impending arrival of Thomas Tuchel has given Chelsea a major trump card in the race for RB Lepzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports in Germany. Chelsea are in a strong position to sign Dayot Upamecano with Thomas Tuchel a big draw Upamecano has a £38million release clause built into a three-year contract signed in August last year, which …

Chelsea ready to enter race for Dayot Upamecano
4 years ago

Chelsea ready to enter race for Dayot Upamecano

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are ready to join the summer chase for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano. The 22-year-old signed a new Leipzig deal last year which contains a release clause of around £40million, a low fee for one of Europe's emerging young defenders. Chelsea are ready to join the summer chase for highly rated defender Dayot Upamecano The Blues have shown their …

Liverpool 'have RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano as their TOP defensive target'
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool 'have RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano as their TOP defensive target'

Daily Mail  

Premier League champions Liverpool have been drawing up a list of defensive targets after being left stunned by Joe Gomez's season-ending injury on international duty with England. Gomez and Virgil van Dijk - Liverpool's main centre back pairing - are both facing battles to play again this season as Jurgen Klopp's men bid to defend their Premier League title. Their …

RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano has become Europe's most in-demand defender
4 years, 4 months ago

RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano has become Europe's most in-demand defender

Daily Mail  

Watching Dayot Upamecano against Atletico Madrid left plenty to marvel at. Dayot Upamecano reminded everyone just why he is Europe's most in-demand defender The RB Leipzig star was Man of the Match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Arsenal were interested but put off by his release clause and that could prove a huge mistake If he was expensive …

Dayot Upamecano praised after RB Leipzig's Champions League win over Atletico Madrid
4 years, 4 months ago

Dayot Upamecano praised after RB Leipzig's Champions League win over Atletico Madrid

Daily Mail  

Dayot Upamecano was lauded by BT Sport pundits after a 'formidable' display during RB Leipzig's Champions League triumph over Atletico Madrid. It was a disappointing result for Simeone's side after their impressive round of 16 win over current holders Liverpool, and Diego Costa had a tough night up against the 21-year-old Upamecano who marked him out of the game. Dayot …

Next Generation - Upamecano, Nkunku, Reyna and the six stars to watch when the Bundesliga resumes
4 years, 7 months ago

Next Generation - Upamecano, Nkunku, Reyna and the six stars to watch when the Bundesliga resumes

The Hindu  

At long last, football is almost back. Amine Harit, attacking midfielder – Schalke To seasoned viewers of the Bundesliga, Harit won't be a new name – after all, he was Rookie of the Year in 2017-18. With six goals and four assists, the Morocco international has been a key player for David Wagner's Schalke this term – the skilful and …

Wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal, why Dayot Upamecano is the real Bundesliga star to watch
4 years, 7 months ago

Wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal, why Dayot Upamecano is the real Bundesliga star to watch

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I wanted Dayot to have a stable emotional balance off the pitch.” …

Wanted man Dayot Upamecano unlikely to leave RB Leipzig
4 years, 8 months ago

Wanted man Dayot Upamecano unlikely to leave RB Leipzig

The Hindu  

Dayot Upamecano is unlikely to leave Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in the next transfer window because there will be no big-money moves in the market, according to his agent. German rival Bayern Munich was thought to be leading the race for his signature prior to the suspension of most domestic leagues in Europe as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. …

Rumour Has It: Dayot Upamecano Madrid's top defensive target
4 years, 8 months ago

Rumour Has It: Dayot Upamecano Madrid's top defensive target

The Hindu  

Real Madrid's top defensive transfer target is apparently known, while Sergej Milinkovic-Savic may be set for Paris Saint-Germain. Top Story - Upamecano Madrid's Top Target RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano is top of Real Madrid's defensive wish list, according to AS. Sportswashing, a new word for an old idea AS reports Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane wants to freshen up his …

Real Madrid 'join Arsenal in race for Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig'
4 years, 9 months ago

Real Madrid 'join Arsenal in race for Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig'

Daily Mail  

Zinedine Zidane has told Real Madrid chiefs to target RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano according to AS. Arsenal target Upamecano has recently been warned by an RB Leipzig chief to take his time with his next transfer decision. Leipzig’s sporting director, Markus Krosche, has told the Frenchman that he needs to think carefully before taking another leap forward in his …

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig sign French U-21 international Christopher Nkunku from Paris Saint-Germain
5 years, 5 months ago

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig sign French U-21 international Christopher Nkunku from Paris Saint-Germain

Firstpost  

Although skilful and capable of dazzling play, Christopher Nkunku has often been erratic and PSG need to balance their books to meet Financial Fair Play regulations French under-21 international midfielder Christopher Nkunku has joined RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, the Bundesliga club announced on Thursday. “Christopher Nkunku has the qualities we were looking for,” said Markus Kroesche, RB Leipzig’s sports …

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