Goalkeeper hammer! Bayern think about Baumann | OneFootball

FC Bayern’s plans for the time after Manuel Neuer are in full swing – and a surprising name is now coming into focus: Oliver Baumann

As reported in the BILD podcast„Bayern Insider“, the Munich club is looking into the possibility of signing Oliver Baumann. The 35-year-old could therefore be a candidate for the role of number two in the Bayern goal – but only in the event that Manuel Neuer retires in the summer

The future of the long-serving captain remains open. Internally, the record champions are already preparing for various scenarios. One thing is clear: should Neuer retire, Jonas Urbig is planned as the new number one

Bayern are considering several options for the position behind Neuer, with Baumann also playing a role. The experienced Bundesliga keeper not only has a lot of experience, but is also regarded as a reliable back-up – a profile that would fit in well with the planned goalkeeper hierarchy

However, it remains to be seen whether Baumann would be prepared to accept a role as stand-in keeper. The 35-year-old has been a mainstay at Hoffenheim for years and is one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the league. He is also currently the number one goalkeeper for the German national team

Bayern are planning for several scenarios

The considerations show how intensively FC Bayern is currently looking at the future of the goalkeeper position. In addition to Urbig, the role of the other keepers in the squad is also open

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Alexander Nübel, currently on loan to VfB Stuttgart, is not considered a clear number two and could be sold in the summer. The future of Daniel Peretz, who is currently on loan to English second division club Southampton FC, is also uncertain. In addition, Sven Ulreich’s contract expires in the summer

Should several of these options become unavailable, an experienced goalkeeper like Baumann could become an important interim solution – behind a new regular keeper like Urbig.