The spectacular move from Alexander Nübel (23) to Bayern. The Schalke goalkeeper comes as free agent, signs a five-year contract - but will initially be No. 2 behind Manuel Neuer (contract should be extended until 2023).
About that, What did these goalkeeper legends say?
Jens Lehmann: "It's a difficult decision to understand. If Nübel sits on the bench at Bayern in the next few years, it will be difficult for him to develop and later become a national team goalkeeper. "
Sepp Maier: "In my opinion, Manuel Neuer will still play for three to four years, because he is fit and experience has shown that world-class goalkeepers can play longer, so I don't think Nübel's engagement is necessary at all. Bayern have enough good goalkeepers in their ranks. I can't imagine that Manuel likes it."
"Nübel is much too good for the substitute bench. He has to play and wants to play, not just waiting and training for three years."
Roman Weidenfeller: "I know how ambitious Manuel Neuer is. So I can't imagine that he will ever vacate his gate voluntarily."
Bodo Illgner: "It is particularly important for a goalkeeper to have game practice. Training alone is not enough. I don't think the change is good for Nübel's development, which is not a happy decision at the moment. I also can't imagine Manuel Neuer voluntarily giving up his working hours.
"I could well imagine that Nübel would be loaned to a good club, that would be the best situation for him. ”