Dayot Upamecano extends his contract with Bayern Munich, committing to the club until 2030.
The France international's contract was due to expire at the end of the season.
What happened?
Bayern Munich has secured the services of Dayot Upamecano, with the central defender signing a contract extension.
The 27-year-old's new deal comes after months of talks, with major clubs like Paris Saint-Germain monitoring his situation.
Why it matters for Dayot Upamecano
Upamecano has become a key player for Bayern Munich, making close to 180 appearances for the club since signing from RB Leipzig in 2021 for €42.5m.
He has won three Bundesliga titles with the Bavarians and featured three times in the players' union's team of the season.
What comes next?
The contract extension is a significant boost for Bayern Munich, with Upamecano set to remain at the club until 2030.
Upamecano has also become a regular for the full France team, winning the 2021 Nations League and playing the full 120 minutes in the 2022 World Cup final defeat on penalties to Argentina.
The France international won the 2015 European U17 Championship with *les Bleus*.
He made his debut for the full France team against Sweden in 2020.
Upamecano's contract extension is a testament to his importance to Bayern Munich.
And the club will be hoping he can continue to perform at a high level.
But the challenge for Upamecano will be to maintain his form and help Bayern Munich win more titles.
So the contract extension is a positive move for both the player and the club.
Upamecano's new deal will keep him at the club until he is 32 years old.
The contract extension was reported by Fabrice Hawkins.