{"id":578325,"date":"2021-01-11T07:32:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T12:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=578325"},"modified":"2026-03-15T13:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T17:53:59","slug":"dayot-upamecano-expected-to-leave-leipzig-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/01\/11\/dayot-upamecano-expected-to-leave-leipzig-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Dayot Upamecano Expected to Leave RB Leipzig in the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a release clause of just \u00a342 million, Dayot Upamecano<\/a> is expected to leave RB Leipzig<\/a> this summer- according to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>– with many clubs interested.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leipzig, however, have reportedly made it clear that they are not open to selling the central defender in this month’s window.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Upamecano Expected to Leave RB Leipzig in the Summer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Manchester United Among Clubs Interested<\/span><\/h3>\n

Romano also stated<\/a> that Manchester United<\/a> are one of the several clubs interested in Upamecano,<\/a> but Leipzig would only accept an offer above the release clause this month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Leipzig defender will be in high demand come the summer with his talents clear for all to see. This season, Upamecano has played a crucial role in his side’s pursuit of the Bundesliga<\/a> title- combining with the rest of the team to conceded 12 goals in 15 games.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Julian Nagelsmann’s side boasts the best defensive record in the league and sit second, just one point away from leaders Bayern Munich<\/a>. This season, more than ever, the Bundesliga is showing signs of its competitive nature which could see the end of Bayern dominance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is looking increasingly likely that Upamecano will remain a Leipzig player this month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leipzig Following Dortmund Transfer Trend<\/span><\/h3>\n

With the sale of Timo Werner<\/a> last summer and the sale of Upamecano expected this summer, RB Leipzig are beginning to follow the Borussia Dortmund<\/a> transfer trend.<\/span><\/p>\n

That trend, of course, sees young talent take first-team opportunities to improve to the world-class status before leaving to make the club profit. Dortmund have done it with the likes of Lewandowski<\/a>, Mario Gotze<\/a> and Christian Pulisic<\/a> in the past.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, Leipzig seem to be following in their footsteps with Upamecano expected to leave this summer- making the club profit in the process. Perhaps it is a growing trend in the Bundesliga as a whole, as many clubs look to keep up on a financial level with Europe’s best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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