The 21-year-old has signed from second-tier Koln with the long term in mind while uncertainty reigns over the experienced No 1

Bayern Munich is building for the future by snapping up goalkeeper Jonas Urbig from Cologne. The Bavarian powerhouse announced the transfer late Monday.

Jonas Urbig has been mooted as Manuel Neuer's potential successor at Bayern Munich after joining the record champions from Cologne. bundesliga.com takes a closer look at the Germany U21 international

Bayern Munich have signed goalkeeper talent Jonas Urbig from second division Cologne as a potential successor of Manuel Neuer, the Bundesliga leaders have confirmed. Bayern said late Monday that under-21 national team player Urbig has signed a contract until 2029.

Nübel ist noch bis 2026 an den VfB Stuttgart verliehen, um dann laut des ursprünglichen Plans anschließend die Nachfolge von Manuel Neuer anzutreten. Auch wurde der Vertrag des 28-Jährigen langfristig bis 2029 verlängert. Doch beim deutschen Rekordmeister scheint ein Umdenken stattgefunden zu haben.

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jonas Urbig from Koln. Urbig, 21, has made 11 appearances for the 2. Bundesliga side this season but has not featured since the 2-1 defeat by Paderborn on October 25,