Nubel signing irrelevant to new Bayern Munich contract

Manuel Neuer is thrilled with Alexander Nubel’s impending arrival at Bayern Munich, however insists the goalkeeper’s arrival may have no impression on his plans over a brand new contract. 

Nubel is about to observe in Neuer’s footsteps on the finish of the season, with Bayern having confirmed they’ve reached an settlement to signal the present Schalke goalkeeper on a free switch.

The 23-year-old has lengthy been touted as Neuer’s potential substitute for each membership and nation, although Bayern’s captain is comfortable to welcome Nubel to Munich.

Neuer’s deal expires in 2021, with the 33-year-old reportedly in talks over a brand new contract – negotiations he’s adamant will probably be unaffected by Nubel’s arrival.

@Manuel_Neuer addresses the media in Doha: “It is a forward-thinking determination made by the membership. Alexander Nübel is a top-quality goalkeeper.” #FCBayern

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“The Nubel switch is irrelevant for my contract extension,” Neuer informed reporters at Bayern’s mid-season coaching camp in Qatar.

“In fact I decide the necessities [of the contract]. I’ve the ideas in my head, however in fact I cannot reveal them. Nothing comes out of me.

“It is a forward-thinking determination made by the membership. Nubel is a top-quality goalkeeper.

“These elements are crucial. It’s subsequently crucial for me how the trail with [coach] Hansi Flick continues.

“I’ve issues I need to obtain with the workforce, and it is lots of enjoyable working along with Hansi. Along with the workforce, we will obtain something.

“The membership has all the time proven me appreciation. To this point, we’ve got not prolonged the contract, though I’ve no time strain.”