"Should Manuel Neuer decide to retire at the end of the season, Bayern have no plans to sign a competitor for Jonas Urbig for the #1 spot. The clear tendency is to rely on Urbig as Neuer's successor and get a new #2, depending on what happens with Peretz and Nübel."
"Signing a new No. 1 would cost - and then where would Urbig go? If it's the start of a loan journey, then Bayern would need a new No. 2 as well. Let's hope the Bavarians' faith in Urbig is well-placed. So far, it looks promising."
Bayern Munich has demonstrated unwavering commitment to Jonas Urbig as Manuel Neuer's long-term successor. Despite fan skepticism about relying on an unproven young keeper when veteran options exist on the market, the club has decided against signing a competing number-one goalkeeper. This decision applies even if Neuer retires after the current season. Bayern's strategy involves promoting Urbig to the primary role and recruiting a new backup keeper, potentially involving decisions about current players like Peretz and Alexander Nübel. This approach makes financial and organizational sense, avoiding the complications of loaning out Urbig while simultaneously needing multiple new goalkeepers.
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