Exciting revelation: Bayern considered signing the BVB goalkeeper | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund’s goalkeeper Diant Ramaj surprisingly appeared on FC Bayern’s wish list. The reason why the Munich club ultimately decided against the 24-year-old has now been revealed.

As part of their long-term succession planning for Manuel Neuer, FC Bayern looked into Diant Ramaj more closely than previously known. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who is currently on loan from Borussia Dortmund to 1. FC Heidenheim, was at times ranked high on the German record champions’ internal list of candidates.

According to a report by Bild, Bayern had already scouted Ramaj during his time at Ajax Amsterdam and continued to consider him up until shortly before signing Jonas Urbig in the winter of 2025. In Munich, the German-Kosovar was analyzed over an extended period and was regarded as a potential successor to Neuer. His strengths lie especially in quick reflexes and spectacular saves—qualities that fundamentally made him interesting for Bayern.

Ultimately, however, the decision-makers opted not to pursue him. On the one hand, according to Bild, Ramaj’s emotional demeanor and his reputation as a “hothead” were seen as risk factors. Even in his youth, he had received several red cards, with further dismissals following later—including during his loan spell at FC Copenhagen.

FC Bayern considered BVB goalkeeper Ramaj

On the other hand, there were doubts as to whether Ramaj would have been willing to initially accept the role of backup goalkeeper behind Manuel Neuer.

Instead, FC Bayern signed Jonas Urbig, a goalkeeper two years younger, from 1. FC Köln. Internally, Urbig is seen as a future-oriented solution and has already deputized for Neuer several times. Should the long-time captain end his career in the foreseeable future, Urbig has a good chance of becoming Bayern’s permanent first-choice goalkeeper as early as next year.

Meanwhile, Ramaj moved to Borussia Dortmund in the winter of 2025 but was immediately loaned out again. After a stint in Copenhagen, he is playing this season for 1. FC Heidenheim. His contract with BVB runs until 2029. Particularly intriguing: In the direct clash with Bayern on Sunday (5:30 p.m.), Ramaj now faces the very club that once considered him as a possible future solution in goal—but ultimately chose a different path. Ramaj, on the other hand, could potentially succeed Dortmund’s current first-choice keeper Gregor Kobel if he decides to move on. Kobel’s contract with BVB runs until 2028.

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