Dayot Upamecano (left) says he dreamed of playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid or Barcelona
When I was younger I dreamed of playing for Real Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester United
Dayot Upamecano
“When I was younger I dreamed of playing for Real Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester United,” Upamecano told Telefoot.
“To get to that level you have to do a lot of work to be recognised and I hope to keep going in the same direction I have been.
“My achievements so far make me proud and I want to keep moving in the same direction.
“Right now I am with Leipzig but hopefully I have a long future ahead of me.”
Upamecano only joined Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg last summer, having initially been approached by Marseille when at Austrian club FC Liefering.
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Dayot Upamecano (left) has impressed at RB Leipzig this season
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“It's true that they were interested in me,” he added.
“But I was not sure I had playing time in Marseille, so I preferred to go to Salzburg.”
Barcelona are said to be keen on Upamecano as they seek defensive reinforcements in the summer.
There is uncertainly over Samuel Umtiti’s future, with the player having a relatively low £52m release clause.
As for United, they are also tipped to shake things up at the back ahead of next season, with the futures of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling under scrutiny.