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Jonas Urbig discusses career rise and aspirations at Bayern Munich

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:32 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jonas Urbig discusses career rise and aspirations at Bayern Munich

Summary

Jonas Urbig, now with FC Bayern Munich, reflects on his rapid ascent from Bundesliga 2 to a key player vying to succeed Manuel Neuer. In an interview, Urbig emphasizes his commitment to development, the supportive environment at Bayern, and his ambition to meet high performance standards. He recalls his arrival at Bayern and a welcoming encounter with Thomas Müller. Urbig expresses gratitude for the opportunity to train under exceptional coaching and within an accomplished team. He credits his previous goalkeeping coach, Uwe Gospodarek, for seeing his potential early on.

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•Urbig transitioned from Bundesliga 2 to FC Bayern in just 19 months.
•He aims to follow in the footsteps of Manuel Neuer.
•Urbig values meticulous training and professionalism at Bayern.
•He felt welcomed by teammates, including Thomas Müller, upon arrival.
•Gospodarek praises Urbig's determination and ambition.

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Just 19 months ago, Jonas Urbig was still playing in Bundesliga 2; today, he is regarded as a potential successor to Manuel Neuer. How did he manage that? His goalkeeping coaches explain – and Urbig...
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