Nübel facing contract termination? Bayern risk costly outcome | OneFootball

The future of Alexander Nübel at FC Bayern is on the line. The goalkeeper, currently on loan to VfB Stuttgart, is performing well there, but his high salary and the situation in Bayern’s goal could lead to an abrupt end to his time with the record champions.

According to Sport BILD, an early termination of the German national player’s contract is even being discussed. The reason: his hefty salary of around eleven million euros per year—a sum that hardly any club outside the Premier League would be willing to pay.

No Place Behind Neuer, Too Expensive for Stuttgart

Nübel’s loan contract in Stuttgart runs until summer 2026. Sky had already reported earlier that VfB is no longer planning with Nübel. For the Swabians, the goalkeeper is simply too expensive. Even in the current loan deal, FC Bayern covers two-thirds of his salary, while Stuttgart only pays the remainder.

A permanent signing or another loan is not financially viable for the DFB-Pokal winners. The rumored transfer fee of 20 to 25 million euros is also out of reach for Stuttgart.

On top of that: The outlook for Nübel at FC Bayern is hardly any better. Should Manuel Neuer extend his contract, which expires in the summer, once again, the path to the number one spot would be blocked for the 29-year-old yet again. According to Sport BILD, in this case, a contract termination with severance pay is a serious option.

Talks with Bayern Only in the Spring

Meanwhile, Stuttgart is already planning for a future without Nübel. Dennis Seimen, currently on loan to second-division leaders SC Paderborn 07, is regarded internally as the future number one. The 19-year-old has conceded ten goals and kept four clean sheets this season—impressive numbers that have earned him the trust of the VfB bosses.

Nübel himself has remained relaxed recently. Speaking to RLT, he said: “We haven’t had any talks yet about what will happen next. I think there’s still a bit of time.”

According to Sport BILD, these talks are set to take place in spring 2026—then it will be decided whether Nübel has a future at FC Bayern or will leave the club early.

What is clear: Without a drastic salary adjustment or a move abroad—such as to the Premier League—it will be difficult for the 29-year-old to find a new sporting home.

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