Bayern return? Nübel: "I'm really happy at Stuttgart" | OneFootball

Alexander Nübel has found his place at VfB Stuttgart. However, the succession of Manuel Neuer at FC Bayern remains unclear. For the national goalkeeper, a door at Säbener Straße could soon open again.

What will happen after the current season is still uncertain for the 29-year-old goalkeeper Alexander Nübel. Speaking to RTL, Nübel explained: “We haven’t had any discussions yet about what comes next. I think there’s still some time.” The former Schalke player is under contract with FC Bayern until 2029, but is currently on loan to VfB.

About his current situation, he says: “I’m super happy in Stuttgart. Everything is going very, very well, and that’s the most important thing for me.”

The current loan ends in summer 2026. Since his move to Stuttgart, the goalkeeper has delivered strong performances and, with 87 competitive matches so far, has become a key figure for the Swabians. For the German record champions, Nübel has only played four times so far. In between, he spent two years as the first-choice keeper at AS Monaco.

Clear Career Plan – But With Conditions

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Back in August, Nübel commented on his prospects at FC Bayern. According to information from Absolut Fussball, he is aiming for a long-term return to Munich – but only if he becomes the undisputed number one there. Another stint in the shadow of Manuel Neuer or as a competitor to Jonas Urbig apparently isn’t an option for him.

Rumor has it that Nübel has received inquiries from well-known clubs abroad. Nevertheless, the goalkeeper is fully focused on his task at VfB. With consistently good performances in the Bundesliga and Europa League, he wants to put himself in the spotlight – also with regard to the national team. There, he is currently behind Marc-André ter Stegen and Oliver Baumann, but remains part of the DFB squad. Participation in the 2026 World Cup does not seem out of the question.

Meanwhile, FC Bayern faces an important decision: Who will be trusted in goal after Neuer? With a contract running until 2029, Nübel remains a long-term topic – but whether his ideas align with those of the record champions will not become clear before spring at the earliest.

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