FC Bayern and Manuel Neuer are about to sign their next contract extension. As reported by kicker, the record goalkeeper will extend his expiring contract by another year. At the same time, the Munich club are apparently already planning a gradual transition to Jonas Urbig
Manuel Neuer is set to end his active career at FC Bayern, and last week it was announced that the FCB captain has decided to stay with the record champions for another season
According to kicker, the extension of his expiring contract is imminent and the deal could be officially announced as early as next week
The now 40-year-old Bayern captain is confident of another season at the highest level despite the numerous injury phases in recent years. Internally, Neuer is also said to enjoy the current team and in particular working with Vincent Kompany
There are also said to be no doubts within the club about a further collaboration, meaning that the extension will not fail on either side
The planned distribution of roles for the coming season is particularly interesting. Jonas Urbig, who is regarded as a great hope for the future in the goalkeeper position, is to receive significantly more playing time in future. The 22-year-old has made 17 competitive appearances so far this season
Bayern are cautiously driving forward the generational change
With the planned extension, FC Bayern is continuing to focus on a controlled transition in goal. While Neuer continues to be regarded as an enormously important factor within the team in sporting and personal terms, Urbig is to be built up step by step
The constellation is reminiscent of previous Bayern years, in which young goalkeepers were carefully developed behind experienced leading players. Urbig is highly regarded internally and is seen as a potential long-term successor to Neuer
The fact that the 2014 world champion continues to have great confidence in his own body also plays into Munich’s hands. Despite recurring injuries, Neuer has shown on several occasions this season that he can still perform at the highest level
For Kompany, the decision primarily means stability in a central position. The Belgian relies on clear hierarchies and leadership players – a role that Neuer continues to fill in the dressing room.