The signs are finally pointing to Alexander Nübel’s departure. Although the international goalkeeper has impressed in sporting terms, he no longer plays a role in FC Bayern’s future plans. Several top international clubs have already taken note of the situation
As reported by Sport BILD, Alexander Nübel will in all likelihood leave FC Bayern in the summer. The 29-year-old will return to Munich after his loan from Stuttgart, but is said to no longer have any prospects there
Nübel has already been informed that the record champions would like to start the new season with Manuel Neuer, Jonas Urbig and Sven Ulreich as their goalkeeping team
According to Sport BILD, goalkeeping coach Michael Rechner is said to have personally informed the keeper of this decision at a secret meeting
For Nübel, this practically means the end of his Bayern prospects – despite a contract until 2029 including an option
VfB Stuttgart would apparently have liked to keep the goalkeeper, with Sebastian Hoeneß in particular said to have argued internally for him to stay. However, the Swabians are unlikely to be able to afford a permanent deal financially
Instead, home-grown Dennis Seimen is to be developed into the new number 1 in future
Juventus and Manchester City are watching Nübel
Nevertheless, the market for Nübel appears to be there. According to the report, Juventus Turin and Manchester City have already made contact with the German international keeper’s management
Manchester City’s interest in particular is attracting attention, as the Sky Blues could restructure several positions in the summer following Guardiola’s announced departure – including the goalkeeper issue
Juventus are also looking closely at the situation of the former Schalke keeper, with the Italians looking for more stability and competition in the goalkeeping position
FC Bayern is hoping for a transfer fee of between ten and 15 million euros
Relationship with Neuer remains tense
The situation is made even more explosive by the apparently still difficult relationship between Nübel and Manuel Neuer
After the DFB Cup final between Bayern and Stuttgart, both goalkeepers are said to have demonstratively ignored each other. While Neuer greeted VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß, he did not give Nübel a glance. The national keeper is also said to have deliberately walked past Neuer beforehand
The tensions are even said to have been discussed internally at the DFB, with the report claiming that they wondered whether the relationship between the two keepers could have an impact on the team structure during the World Cup preparations
One thing seems clear: Nübel’s time at FC Bayern is finally coming to an end.