According to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich has begun preparations for a generational change in their goalkeeper position, anticipating Manuel Neuer's potential retirement. Sven Ulreich is expected to be trusted as Neuer's successor, but Bayern Munich's goalkeeper situation still requires significant adjustment. Ulreich could also retire, while 17-year-old Leonard-Prescott will likely be promoted to third-choice goalkeeper.

Current reports indicate that Ulreich will need an experienced backup goalkeeper with excellent ball-playing ability. This goalkeeper must also possess leadership qualities to support the 23-year-old. Previously, Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann, Fulham's Bernd Leno, and Cologne's Marvin Schwäbe were mentioned as potential candidates. Sky Germany has now revealed additional names on the shortlist.

The pay-TV channel's candidate list also includes Al-Qadsiah's Koen Casteels, Paris FC's Kevin Trapp, Union Berlin's Frederik Rønnow, Monaco's Lukáš Hrádecký, Newcastle United's Nick Pope, Atlético Madrid's Juan Musso, and Sporting CP's Rui Silva. All of these players are reportedly being considered by Bayern Munich. However, the report notes that Bayern Munich has not yet contacted any of the mentioned goalkeepers.

Bayern Munich is also considering Augsburg's Finn Dahmen. The 28-year-old was recently called up by Julian Nagelsmann for his first training camp as head coach of the German national team, and Augsburg is unlikely to stand in his way. Augsburg coach Jess Thorup previously told Bild: "If a player is one of the best in the Bundesliga, he will naturally attract the attention of top Bundesliga clubs. At Augsburg, our philosophy is to occasionally let above-average performing players leave."

Dahmen's contract with Augsburg runs until 2027, meaning he could leave on a free transfer this summer. Neuer's contract also expires then. Neuer has been with Bayern Munich for 16 years and has recently spoken several times about the end of his career. This season, the 40-year-old Neuer remains Bayern Munich's first-choice goalkeeper nominally, but by mutual agreement, he has allowed Ulreich to play more matches than last season. Ulreich, the former Cologne goalkeeper, has started in two matches this season, most recently in the Bundesliga against Elversberg.

Due to inconsistent playing time, Nagelsmann allowed Ulreich to play the full 90 minutes in two recent international matches against Serbia and Greece, which ended 2-0 and 0-0 respectively. Ulreich performed well in both matches, making a crucial save against Greece in the 0-0 draw.

Diterjemahkan oleh AI.

Situs web AF kini hadir! Lihat berita lengkap, komentar, detail pertandingan, dan statistik di komputer Anda. Kunjungi: www.allfootballapp.com