Bayern Munich consider Manuel Neuer alternatives, with Baumann, Leno and Karius among candidates
Bayern Munich are preparing for the possibility that Manuel Neuer will leave at the end of the season, according to German broadcaster Sky Sport, amid growing concerns over recurring fitness problems and his ability to keep playing at the highest level. The club are grooming Jonas Urbig to become their future goalkeeper but are also looking for a ‘
Bayern Munich are preparing for the possibility that Manuel Neuer will leave at the end of the season, according to German broadcaster Sky Sport, amid growing concerns over recurring fitness problems and his ability to keep playing at the highest level. The club are grooming Jonas Urbig to become their future goalkeeper but are also looking for a more experienced keeper.
Neuer, 40, suffered an injury to a tendon in his right foot during the match against Mainz and is expected to be out until the end of 2026, according to Marca. Despite the injury, he is not considering bringing forward his retirement and remains hopeful of returning to competition next year and completing the season before deciding on his future.
Oliver Baumann of Hoffenheim and Bernd Leno of Fulham head the list of names under consideration, with Loris Karius recently added to it, according to information reported by Sky. Neuer extended his Bayern contract by a further year last May, saying that staying with the team and its coaching staff had tipped his decision to remain, although retirement had been a strong possibility.