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Neuer endorses Urbig as successor for Bayern and Germany

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:03 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Neuer endorses Urbig as successor for Bayern and Germany

Summary

Manuel Neuer expressed trust in Jonas Urbig as the future replacement for Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. Neuer described Urbig's performances in various competitions as impressive. Urbig was part of the squad during the recent World Cup, gaining experience despite not being officially named in the team. Following the tournament, Neuer reiterated his retirement from national duty after Germany's elimination. Bayern signed Jürgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann as coach, with Klopp expected to debut on September 24 against the Netherlands.

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•Neuer trusts Urbig to lead Bayern and Germany in the future.
•Urbig gained World Cup experience despite not being a squad member.
•Neuer retired from the national team after the World Cup loss.
•Jürgen Klopp is the new Bayern Munich coach, debuting on September 24.

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10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Neuer trusts Urbig to become his successor for Germany

What they're saying

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Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer trusts his designated Bayern Munich successor Jonas Urbig to also be his replacement on the Germany national team. "I think one can completely trust him.
— Yahoo Sports

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