#Donkomi: Bayern Munich complete signing of Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich has beaten several Premier League clubs to the signing of defender Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig, with the move to go through on July 1.

ℹ️ #FCBayern have agreed to sign Dayot #Upamecano from 1st July 2021 🤝

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— 🏆🏆🏆FC Bayern English🏆🏆🏆 (@FCBayernEN) February 14, 2021

Both Liverpool and Chelsea had been linked with Upamecano – one of the most sought-after defenders in the game – but Bayern have once again moved fast to get their man.

Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge previously told Sky Germany that both Premier League clubs were trying to sign the 22-year-old centre-back.

Financial details of the transfer were not provided, but German media reported Bayern had triggered his release clause which is worth around 42.5 m euros.

Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said: “We’re happy that we’ve been able to sign Dayot Upamecano for FC Bayern München. We’re convinced that Dayot will be a very important member of our team in the coming years.”

Upamecano will spend the rest of the season with Leipzig who is second in the Bundesliga, four points behind Bayern who has a game in hand.

Source: Sky Sports