Manuel Neuer discusses future with Bayern Munich amid goalkeeper plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Manuel Neuer is approaching the 2026/27 season with Bayern Munich while considering his future. He confirmed intentions to focus on competing for trophies and will evaluate his situation beyond next summer. Vincent Kompany affirmed Neuer's status as the team's No. 1 goalkeeper and indicated that Jonas Urbig will gain minutes for his development. Bayern's upcoming season is critical in determining Neuer's next steps.
- •Neuer celebrates Bayern's goal in Telekom Cup match on August 15, 2026.
- •Kompany confirms Neuer as Bayern's undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper.
- •Urbig will receive playing time to aid his development this season.
- •Neuer plans to evaluate his future after pursuing major trophies.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mystery surrounds future for Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer, as Vincent Kompany won’t divulge exact goalkeeper plans
"FC Bayern has its goalkeeper plans…we just don’t know them in full yet.
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