Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that Neuer intends to treat 2026–27 as his likely final season and is expected to retire after it.
- Bayern executives have privately agreed a succession plan that will make Jonas Urbig the club’s first-choice goalkeeper from 2027–28.
- The club will deliberately give Urbig more appearances in 2026–27, including select important matches, so he gains experience handling pressure.
- CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has told Neuer the door is open for a non-playing advisory role after retirement and club figures including Uli Hoeneß publicly praised Neuer’s ongoing value.
- Urbig said he learned of Neuer’s retirement comments from reporters, underscoring a communication gap even as the club moves to protect continuity and accelerate Urbig’s development.