Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl shut down debate surrounding the club’s long-term goalkeeping hierarchy, offering an unequivocal “No” when asked if Jonas Urbig will officially replace Manuel Neuer as the team’s primary number one. The question comes…
Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has rejected the idea that Jonas Urbig will permanently replace Manuel Neuer as the club's primary number one goalkeeper. Neuer suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during Bayern's 2-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05, which is projected to keep him sidelined for up to two months.
While the 23-year-old Urbig will take over starting duties under manager Vincent Kompany during Neuer's recovery, Eberl affirmed that the internal hierarchy remains intact. Urbig, who joined from FC Köln and is contracted through 2029, will serve as a substitute once Neuer completes his rehabilitation.
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