Overview
- Bayern confirmed a muscle-fibre tear in Manuel Neuer’s left calf and said he will be unavailable for the time being after Jonas Urbig replaced him in Bremen and made a key save.
- Max Eberl outlined that any new deal for Neuer will hinge on the goalkeeper’s form, motivation and self-assessment, calling the club’s depth with Urbig, Sven Ulreich and loanee Alexander Nübel comfortable.
- Dayot Upamecano has extended his contract to 2030 after a lengthy negotiation process, with media reporting a sizable signing bonus and a potential 2027 exit clause that the club has not confirmed.
- Eberl defended retaining Upamecano as an “internal transfer,” arguing the inflated market makes keeping proven starters a better value than costly external buys.
- Bayern stated that Leon Goretzka will leave in the summer as broader squad changes are planned, with additional contracts also nearing expiry.