Overview
- Manuel Neuer told Sky Germany there are no new developments on an extension beyond 2026 and he plans to take more time before choosing his path.
- Neuer publicly backed 22-year-old Jonas Urbig to take over, saying the young keeper has his and Sven Ulreich’s full support.
- Vincent Kompany confirmed Neuer will start Bayern’s DFB-Pokal tie against Union Berlin, with Urbig set to be on the bench.
- Urbig has made three first-team appearances this season, including two in the DFB-Pokal, as Bayern integrate him gradually.
- Lothar Matthäus wrote he is convinced Neuer will add a year if he stays injury‑free, while cautioning against talk of an international return and praising Oliver Baumann’s current form for Germany.