Jonas Urbig has addressed the prospect of becoming Bayern Munich’s permanent number one as Manuel Neuer approaches a definitive decision regarding his potential retirement. The 22-year-old, who joined the Rekordmeister from Koln in January 2025, has emerged as the leading candidate to inherit the gloves from the iconic captain whose contract expires this summer.
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His calf has been causing him problems time and again recently, but the all-clear has now been given ahead of the eagerly awaited Champions League clash.
Manuel Neuer and Bayern Munich have reached a mutual agreement to delay discussions regarding the goalkeeper’s future at the Allianz Arena. The 40-year-old shot-stopper is keen to see how his body recovers from a recent muscle injury before committing to another season of professional football.
Italian goalkeeping icon Gianluigi Buffon has sent a powerful message to Manuel Neuer as the Bayern Munich captain hits a major career milestone. The World Cup winner believes the German player still has half a decade of elite football left in his locker, despite turning 40 as his contract with the German giants runs down.
Manuel Neuer has received the ultimate praise as he celebrates his 40th birthday, with former manager Felix Magath ranking the goalkeeper alongside the greatest players to ever grace the pitch. The Bayern Munich captain, whose future remains a subject of intense speculation, has been categorised in the same bracket as multiple Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
FC Bayern Munich are already making concrete plans for the post-Manuel Neuer era – and, according to a media report, Oliver Baumann appears to be part of those plans.
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has provided a significant update on Manuel Neuer’s future, clarifying that the club is imposing no deadline on the legendary goalkeeper. According to Freund, the 2014 World Cup winner will independently decide the appropriate moment to begin talks regarding a contract extension. Speaking on Friday, he said the captain will "approach us".
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has admitted that a sensational senior debut in the Champions League for 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott is a possibility, though it is not the current plan ahead of the showdown against Atalanta. The Bundesliga giants are facing a major selection headache ahead of the 16 second-leg clash at the Allianz Arena, with injuries ruling out more senior options.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Sven Ulreich will start between the sticks for the club’s upcoming high-stakes fixtures. The decision follows a double blow to the Bavarians' goalkeeping department, with Manuel Neuer suffering a recurring calf injury and his deputy Jonas Urbig ruled out with a concussion. The club is prioritising long-term fitness over short-term gain as the season enters its decisive phase.
