According to Kicker, many signs currently indicate that Bayern Munich's rising star goalkeeper, Leonard Prescott (17), will leave the club on a free transfer this summer when his contract expires, even though the New York-born German U17 international is considered the most talented goalkeeper in Munich's academy.
Prescott's future remains unclear. The goalkeeper, who joined from 1. FC Union Berlin in 2023, tore his meniscus in June and has been working towards his comeback ever since. Both parties are negotiating a contract extension and are, in principle, willing to continue their collaboration.
However, the 1.96-meter-tall teenager is reportedly already being pursued by international giants like Chelsea, as well as several Bundesliga clubs, who promise him playing time soon. This is very appealing to Prescott, as despite his outstanding talent, he currently has no clear prospects at Bayern Munich.
Due to injuries to first-choice goalkeeper Neuer (40) and Jonas Urbig (23), Prescott has been included in the first-team squad for official matches six times but has not yet played.
However, Bayern Munich's management clearly views Jonas Urbig as the top candidate to succeed Neuer after his retirement. Behind Jonas Urbig, Bayern Munich will bring in an experienced second-choice goalkeeper, similar to Ulreich (37) previously. Both Neuer and Ulreich are closer to the end of their careers this summer. As for this role, Leno of Fulham has been recently mentioned.
In this scenario, the only remaining vacant position is that of the third-choice goalkeeper. For Prescott, who recently played in the regional league for Bayern Munich II and for the U19s, it remains a question mark whether this will be attractive enough in the long term.
Bayern Munich must present a creative career plan and real prospects for this talent—who is considered by the club to possess both height and flexibility—to avoid parting ways. This is tricky, as Bayern Munich believes it is well-prepared with Jonas Urbig as their future number one goalkeeper.