The summer of 2027 will mark a major change for Bayern Munich. At the end of his contract at the end of the season, Manuel Neuer (40 years old) announced that he will not extend the adventure with the Recorder in order to retire. A real upheaval for the Bavarians who have been counting on him since the 2011/2012 season to keep their cages. Winner of 13 Bundesliga, 2 Champions Leagues and a total of 34 titles with Munich, Manuel Neuer will leave an indelible mark.
To replace him, Bayern Munich has a lot of confidence in Jonas Urbig (23 years old) who arrived from Cologne in the winter of 2025 and knew how to flourish in the shadow of the German legend. However, the one who has eight appearances this season (9 for Manuel Neuer) has never lasted a full season as a starting goalkeeper in the Bundesliga. A lack of experience for the new German international (2 caps) which will force Bayern Munich to work to offer him an alternative. Although Jonas Urbig is appreciated internally, we must find an experienced element to support him and possibly take on a starting role if he fails to convince.
Loris Karius is a credible option
And it is in this sense that Bayern Munich has been prospecting for several months. According to Sky Germanyseveral guards hold the rope to ensure this role. Oliver Baumann (36 years old) seems to be the priority due to his experience in the German selection where he was Manuel Neuer’s understudy during the 2026 World Cup. The Hoffenheim goalkeeper has regularly played in the European Cup and knows the Bundesliga perfectly. Bernd Leno (34 years old) is also expected. The Fulham goalkeeper is also a German international, played for Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen and can play this role.
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However, another name is gaining weight and it is very surprising. Not mentioned until now, Loris Karius (33) is seen as an interesting option by the German club. Never an international with Germany, he is best known for two grotesque errors. The native of Biberach an der Riß had a complete hole in the 2018 Champions League final with Liverpool against Real Madrid (3-1). A failure from which he took a long time to recover with failed loans to Besiktas and Union Berlin.
Loris Karius will have experienced two months of inactivity after Liverpool before freelancing at Newcastle. Left without a club again for six months, he bounced back in January 2025 with Schalke 04. Staying for a year and a half with the Ruhr club in the 2. Bundesliga, he helped the Königsblauen climb back into the German elite. Penultimate, Schalke 04 can count on a solid Loris Karius with only 11 goals conceded in 9 Bundesliga matches. A surprising trajectory for a goalkeeper who has gone through terrible phases of depression, and who could even become completely delusional.
