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FC Bayern München v Sporting Clube de Portugal - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6

Neuer's heir is ready! Pressure builds on veteran as succession plan gains steam

Bayern Munich's long-term plan to replace Manuel Neuer may be advancing faster than anticipated. Reports from Germany suggest summer signing Jonas Urbig has 'surprised' club chiefs with his training levels, putting immediate pressure on the veteran No. 1 to maintain his high standards, with the younger goalkeeper expected to receive more playing time this season.

FC Bayern München v Club Brugge KV - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Bayern goalkeeper 'not worried' about possible Neuer stay

Jonas Urbig has brushed aside any talk of anxiety over Manuel Neuer’s Bayern Munich future, insisting he is focused on developing under Vincent Kompany’s guidance. The 22-year-old goalkeeper will start against boyhood club Koln in the DFB-Pokal this week, determined to prove he belongs at Germany’s biggest club while learning from one of the best.

FC Bayern München v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Kompany confirms Neuer to be dropped from Bayern starting XI

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany announced the decision to rest first-choice veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for the upcoming Bundesliga clash. The decision to drop him from the starting lineup means that 22-year-old understudy Jonas Urbig will get an opportunity to show he can be counted upon despite Neuer still going strong.

CR Flamengo v FC Bayern München: Round Of 16 - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Neuer won’t budge! Kompany risks breaking Bayern goalkeeper promise

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany faces a delicate decision over Manuel Neuer’s starting spot, with promises made to young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig still unfulfilled. Neuer remains first-choice at 39 and continues to impress, but Bayern pledged the 22-year-old German around 10 appearances this season. With Hoffenheim up next, Kompany must balance loyalty, succession planning and results.

Bayern's unwanted record! Urbig makes history as Neuer's replacement

Jonas Urbig has replaced Manuel Neuer as Bayern Munich goalkeeper following the German's injury but has already set a negative record in net.

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