Bundesliga - Special return to Munich: Nübel meets Neuer
Alexander Nübel can prove himself in this spicy Bundesliga top match. If he wants to achieve the next coup with VfB Stuttgart at FC Bayern Munich on Sunday (7.30 pm/DAZN), the goalkeeper will face his real employer. He will also be competing with national goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, in whose shadow he saw no prospects for himself in Munich. Nübel's contract with FC Bayern, which he joined in 2020 with the hope of rising to number one, runs until the summer of 2025.
The former FC Schalke 04 talent was relegated to the reserve role behind Neuer at Munich. He was barely able to show what he could do at the German record champions. That's why he initially moved to AS Monaco on loan for two years and then to VfB Stuttgart last summer.
"He is clearly a factor in our upswing," praised VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß ahead of the away trip to Munich. The 27-year-old can shape a game. He can contribute to the idea of the game in footballing terms, brings defensive stability to the team and shows presence on the flanks. But he also contributes to the team as a personality, enthused the coach.
At VfB, Nübel has made one of last season's uncertainty factors a thing of the past. He is attracting positive attention and is seen as a future successor to Neuer in the national team. "In the long run, you won't be able to get past Alex Nübel in the German national team," CEO Alexander Wehrle told the "Münchner Merkur/tz" (Saturday). And Hoeneß said: "If he stays healthy and continues like this, he will have a good chance".
After Neuer extended his contract in Munich beyond this season, a return of Nübel to Bayern seems almost out of the question. VfB would like to plan with him beyond the summer. However, another loan to Stuttgart would probably only be an option if Nübel were to extend his contract with Bayern by at least one year. Bayern could then also receive a transfer fee in 2025 in the event of a transfer.
"If there is a deal that benefits all three parties, we are always willing to talk. I would travel to Munich at any time of day or night for that," said Wehrle. As things stand at present, it would be difficult for VfB to finance a permanent signing for Nübel.
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- Fans of soccer in Germany and beyond are eagerly waiting for the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich, airing on DAZN at 7:30 PM on Sunday.
- If Alexander Nübel wants to leave a lasting impression in this top Bundesliga game, he'll need to outshine his employer, Manuel Neuer, who's still a formidable presence in the Bayern Munich goal.
- Despite signing a contract with Bayern Munich in 2020, hoping to become their number one goalkeeper, Nübel has found himself in the reserves, mostly behind Neuer.
- Nübel's impressive performances with VfB Stuttgart have earned him praise from coach Sebastian Hoeneß, who commends the goalkeeper's abilities in shaping the game, contributing significantly to the team's overall performance, and exhibiting a strong presence on the flanks.
- Nüber's current contract with Bayern Munich runs until the summer of 2025, but after Neuer extended his contract in Munich, it seems highly unlikely that the talented goalkeeper would return to the German soccer league giants.
- VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß believes that if Nübel maintains his form and stays injury-free, he has a good chance of claiming the national team's goalkeeper position, which is currently held by Manuel Neuer.
- With Neuer's contract in Munich extending beyond this season, VfB Stuttgart is reportedly planning to secure Nübel's services for a longer term, as they view the young goalkeeper as a crucial part of their team's future.
- If Bayern Munich is open to negotiating a deal that benefits all parties, VfB Stuttgart vice-president Alexander Wehrle would be willing to travel to Munich at any time for discussions regarding Nübel's potential return to the Allianz Arena.
- However, VfB Stuttgart might struggle to secure a permanent signing for Nübel without significant financial backing, meaning another loan to the club may be Nübel's only option if he extends his contract with Bayern Munich beyond 2025.
- The future of goalkeeping in Bavaria may soon include a mix of young talent Alexander Nübel and seasoned veteran Manuel Neuer, not only on the national team but also in the German soccer league as FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart continue to shape their rosters.
Source: www.stern.de
