The signs are clear: Alexander Nübel will neither return to FC Bayern nor stay at VfB Stuttgart permanently. Nevertheless, the goalkeeper could become an important factor on the transfer market for Munich in the summer
FC Bayern’s plans for the goalkeeping position have long been without Alexander Nübel. Although the 29-year-old still has a contract in Munich until 2030, there is no longer a sporting future for him at the record champions. Nübel will not play for either Bayern or VfB Stuttgart in the coming season
However, according to ran , three top international clubs are showing interest in the international goalkeeper, although the report does not specify which clubs are involved
From Bayern’s point of view in particular, the interest in Nübel could develop into a lucrative scenario, as Munich are hoping for a permanent sale in the summer
Premier League could be the solution
A move to the Premier League in particular is seen internally as the ideal solution, as interested clubs could pay a higher transfer fee as well as Nübel’s current salary
The goalkeeper currently earns around eleven million euros per year, an amount that makes it practically impossible for him to stay in Stuttgart permanently
The Swabians are already planning with Dennis Seimen as their future number 1 anyway. The 20-year-old impressed with strong performances during his loan at SC Paderborn and is regarded internally as a great goalkeeping talent
Nübel, on the other hand, is likely to leave VfB for good after the DFB Cup final
The decision has long since been made internally at FC Bayern anyway, with sporting director Christoph Freund recently stating unequivocally: „We’ve had an exchange with his management and Alex also knows what our plans are.“
With regard to Manuel Neuer, Jonas Urbig and Sven Ulreich, Freund added: „We’re going into next season with the goalkeeping trio, that’s the plan.“
Nübel could help Bayern in the Gordon poker
For Munich, the sale of Nübel is not only important in sporting terms, but above all economically
In addition to a possible transfer fee, FC Bayern would also remove the keeper’s high salary from its payroll. It is precisely this financial leeway that could become important in the summer transfer window – for example, in the planned signing of a new attacking player
Money is currently playing a decisive role in the poker game surrounding Anthony Gordon in particular, with Newcastle United continuing to demand a huge transfer fee for the England international
Interestingly, Nübel could even indirectly become an important factor in possible negotiations with Newcastle, as the Magpies are apparently looking at changes in the goalkeeping position themselves
Noah Atubolu from SC Freiburg, among others, has recently been linked with Newcastle and if the English club are indeed looking for a new keeper, Nübel could suddenly play a role
In any case, FC Bayern are still hoping for a deal worth millions for Alexander Nübel in the summer.