Alexander Nübel’s future at FC Bayern remains open – and more complicated than expected. For a long time, it seemed clear that another loan to VfB Stuttgart was out of the question. But in the BILD podcast„Bayern Insider“, this picture has now been clearly put into perspective. Suddenly, a scenario that many had already ticked off is once again conceivable
The latest episode of the „Bayern Insider“ podcast also dealt with the future of Alexander Nübel. The theory so far has been that another loan to VfB Stuttgart is out of the question. Tobi Altschäffl’s answer was surprising. „That’s not true,“ he clarified – but with one crucial caveat
Internally, the door is by no means completely closed. Although the original plan was not to loan Nübel out again, the situation has changed. Altschäffl explains that Bayern bosses now want to wait and see how the goalkeeping issue develops overall. One personnel issue in particular plays a central role in this: Manuel Neuer
Sale, loan or wait – Bayern is taking its time
Falk makes it clear in the podcast that Nübel’s future is directly linked to Manuel Neuer’s decision. Should Neuer extend his contract, the question automatically arises as to what prospects Nübel would have in Munich. A duel with Jonas Urbig – or even the role of clear number 2 – is not considered very attractive internally for a German international goalkeeper
This is precisely why the Stuttgart option is gaining in importance again. VfB would like to keep Nübel, the keeper feels comfortable there in sporting terms, gets match practice and gains confidence. Altschäffl explains that Stuttgart still has hope, even if financial issues – especially salary – play a central role. „He would have to give up salary.“
Another factor: in Munich, „nobody can really imagine“ that Nübel will return permanently
The conclusion from the podcast is clear: Bayern are deliberately not committing themselves to Nübel. Sale, another loan or a later rethink – it all depends on the coming weeks. The decisive factor will be which direction Neuer takes and what the sporting planning for the goal looks like in concrete terms. According to BILD, a decision on Neuer will be made by the beginning of April at the latest.
