FC Bayern’s plans for the time after Manuel Neuer are in full swing and a surprising name is coming into focus. Daniel Heuer Fernandes from Hamburger SV is apparently on the Munich club’s shortlist should there be a change in the goalkeeper position in the summer
As reported by Sport BILD, those responsible at Säbener Straße are specifically looking at the 33-year-old. The background to this is Manuel Neuer’s future, which remains open. Should the 40-year-old end his career, Jonas Urbig would become the new number one – and an experienced replacement would be needed behind him
Heuer Fernandes fits this profile perfectly. The HSV keeper has Bundesliga experience, is considered a strong player and would also be a comparatively inexpensive solution – both in terms of salary and potential transfer fee
Contract situation causes movement
In Hamburg, the goalkeeper’s situation is currently still unclear. Although the club are keen to keep the promotion hero and have offered him a new two-year contract, the two sides are apparently still at odds when it comes to salary expectations
This uncertainty plays into FC Bayern’s hands, which is why Heuer Fernandes is said to be already considering the interest from Munich
Decision depends on Neuer
In sporting terms, HSV’s initial focus is on staying in the league. If this is achieved, the keeper’s contract would automatically be extended until 2027, a clause that would provide the club with additional planning security
However, as long as no agreement is reached on a long-term future, the door remains open for other clubs
At FC Bayern, much still depends on Manuel Neuer. The captain has not yet decided whether he will stay on for another season or end his career
Only then will it become clear whether and in what role a player like Heuer Fernandes will actually be an option. However, one thing is clear: Munich are already sounding out the market intensively – and are also looking for pragmatic solutions.