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Bayern Munich continues to consider Oliver Baumann as goalkeeping option

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:07 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Bayern Munich continues to consider Oliver Baumann as goalkeeping option

Summary

Bayern Munich remains interested in signing Oliver Baumann as a potential backup goalkeeper. Following Manuel Neuer's contract extension, Baumann, currently at Hoffenheim, is still under consideration despite Neuer likely retiring in 2027. The club is reportedly also evaluating options like Finn Dahmen, Marvin Schwäbe, Bernd Leno, and Daniel Heuer Fernandes. Bayern seeks clarity on Neuer's future before taking further steps on potential signings.

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Key Details

•Bayern Munich targets Oliver Baumann as a goalkeeper option.
•Manuel Neuer recently extended his contract for another year.
•Bayern is also exploring multiple goalkeeping alternatives.
•Neuer is likely to retire in the summer of 2027.
•Baumann aims for Karl-Heinz Körbel's Bundesliga appearances record.

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8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Oliver Baumann remain on Bayern's radar

What they're saying

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Back in March, Bild reported that Bayern Munich were considering a move for Oliver Baumann to replace Manuel Neuer, who was considering retiring at the time.Neuer ultimately chose to extend his contra...
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