Arsenal are one of a number of clubs linked with a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano in the summer, and the centre-back has given an update on his future
Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a potential move to Arsenal for some time. The RB Leipzig centre-back has become one of the hottest properties in European football during his spell in the Bundesliga.
At the end of the season, the young French star will have just a year remaining on his current contract. But despite rumours of an exit in the summer, Upamecano insists he is focusing solely on finishing the season well with his current club.
"I feel very comfortable in Leipzig," he told Fussball Transfers. "I love my teammates, the staff and my club.
"At the moment I am still under contract until 2021. It is my duty to continue to train well and play my games.
"Even if I know that there are clubs that want me, I stay on the ground with both feet, that's for sure.
"We will discuss my future with my advisors and my family at the end of the season.
"Naturally [I am honoured to be linked to clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal].
"But as I said, I'm in Leipzig and I want to achieve my goals with the club.
"I don't feel like talking about anything else right now. I want to end the season with Leipzig in the best possible way and nothing else."
lord_henry-14
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Andy_Mac
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This is quite a sensible decision. RB Leipzig is a developing club and he can help them in their project. The Bundesliga is a beautiful league and there is also great competition for places. He will grow remarkably as a footballer. While he is young, it is better for him to make the most of his opportunity at RB Leipzig and keep growing as a player.