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Manuel Neuer to retire in 2027, Bayern Munich eyes successor Jonas Urbig
Germany’s veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has confirmed he will end his playing career in the summer of 2027, aiming to finish with a Champions League title for FC Bayern Munich. The 40‑year‑old indicated his intention during a training camp at Tegernsee after the World Cup break.
Bayern have already identified 22‑year‑old Jonas Urbig as the designated successor. Urbig, who joined the club from 1. FC Köln in January 2025, said he had not been briefed on Neuer’s retirement plans and expressed surprise at the announcement. His contract runs until June 2029, and the club plans to give him gradual exposure to first‑team duties. Bayern officials, including club president Uli Hoeneß, have also hinted that Neuer could remain at the club in a non‑playing advisory role after his retirement.
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Bayern Munich · Champions League · Jeju SK · Jonas Urbig · Manuel Neuer · South Korea
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Urbig arrived in Hong Kong for Bayern's Asian tour in August 2026. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Urbig transferred from 1. FC Köln to Bayern in January 2025 for a fee of about €7 million. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jonas Urbig is the 22‑year‑old designated successor to Manuel Neuer at FC Bayern Munich. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manuel Neuer indicated he may retire at the end of the 2026/27 season during a training camp at Tegernsee. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bayern’s goalkeeper roster includes Manuel Neuer, Jonas Urbig and Sven Ulreich. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Urbig’s contract with Bayern runs until 30 June 2029. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jonas Urbig said he had not heard Neuer’s retirement comment. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jonas Urbig was born on 8 August 2003 in Euskirchen, Germany. www.news38.de · www.bild.de · www.derwesten.de