Bayern Munich seeks clarity on goalkeeper futures and eyes winger
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Bayern Munich plans to finalize decisions regarding Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich by Christmas, evaluating their futures as they approach retirement. The club envisions Jonas Urbig as the starting goalkeeper for the 2027/28 season and might consider promoting from their youth academy should Ulreich retire alongside Neuer. Additionally, Bayern is tracking Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, who has faced controversy over past allegations but remains a target for the club. Reports indicate Bayern is consistently monitoring the 20-year-old player's development.
- •Bayern seeks talks with Neuer and Ulreich by Christmas.
- •Jonas Urbig is projected to be the starting goalkeeper.
- •Bayern may promote a youth goalkeeper if Ulreich retires.
- •Bayern is monitoring Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica.
- •Prestianni faced controversy over past allegations but denies them.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich News: Talks ahead for Manuel Neuer, Sven Ulreich; Bayern eyeing controversial Argentinian winger; and MORE!
"FC Bayern needs to finalize its goalkeeper plans for 2027/28.
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