Bayern Munich plans goalkeeper changes for 2026/27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Bayern Munich is preparing for significant changes in its goalkeeping department as both Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich are likely to retire at the end of the season. The club intends to discuss their futures during the November international break or the winter break. If retirement occurs, Jonas Urbig is expected to assume the starting role, while Bayern looks for a backup goalkeeper who fits specific criteria, including experience and compatibility with the playing style under Vincent Kompany. Several candidates, including Finn Dahmen, Bernd Leno, and Oliver Baumann, are being evaluated.
- •Neuer and Ulreich may retire after the current season.
- •Bayern will discuss goalkeepers' futures during November or winter break.
- •Jonas Urbig is anticipated to become the starting goalkeeper.
- •Bayern is seeking an experienced, inexpensive backup goalkeeper.
- •Candidates include Dahmen, Leno, and Baumann.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich formulating goalkeeper plan for 2026/27
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