Alexander Nübel will return to Bayern Munich following the conclusion of his loan spell with VfB Stuttgart, the club has confirmed. The goalkeeper will be available for transfer this summer, with at least three unnamed European clubs reportedly expressing interest in acquiring his services, according to Ransport. Nübel’s loan with Stuttgart will officially end after tomorrow’s Pokal final.
Bayern are eager to find a permanent home for Nübel, who is considered surplus to requirements, but the player is proving a difficult negotiator. Sources indicate that Nübel is unwilling to accept a reduction in his current salary or compromise on his sporting ambitions. The 29-year-old currently earns a gross annual salary of approximately €11 million at Bayern, a figure the German champions hope a Premier League club will be willing to match.
Nübel initially joined Bayern in 2020 from Schalke 04, but has largely played second fiddle to Manuel Neuer. He has spent time on loan at Monaco and, more recently, Stuttgart to gain regular first-team football. His performances for Stuttgart this season have been solid, helping the club secure a Champions League spot and reach the DFB-Pokal final.
Despite their desire to sell, Bayern have reportedly lowered their asking price for Nübel to between €10-15 million, as reported by Sport BILD. This suggests the club is prepared to be flexible in order to facilitate a transfer. The reduced fee may be necessary to attract potential buyers given Nübel’s wage demands and the availability of other goalkeeping options in the market. A move to the Premier League appears to be Bayern’s preferred outcome, given the financial capabilities of English clubs.
Nübel’s next destination will be crucial for his career, as he aims to establish himself as a regular starter and potentially challenge for a place in the German national team. His return to Bayern represents a temporary pause in his search for a permanent club, but the interest from multiple European sides suggests a solution will eventually be found.
