Bayern Munich chose Manuel Neuer's replacement

The Bavarian Giant has a plan to replace one of its great legends.

Javier Parra Peña | 3 Mar 2025 | 20.30
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Bayern Munich chooses Manuel Neuer's replacement
Bayern Munich chooses Manuel Neuer's replacement

Bayern Munich has already decided who will succeed Manuel Neuer in goal: Bart Verbruggen. The Bavarian club has set its sights on the Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper as a key piece for their future and is willing to compete with Chelsea to secure his services in the upcoming summer market.

Verbruggen, 22 years old, has attracted the attention of several European clubs after establishing himself in the Premier League. His move to Brighton in 2023 from Anderlecht saw him competing with Jason Steele for the starting position, and this season, he has solidified his place as the team's first choice. Despite defensive issues for Brighton, the performance of the Dutch goalkeeper has been one of the standout aspects of the season.

Bayern Munich Wants to Sign Bart Verbruggen

The English club is not planning to let go of their goalkeeper easily and has set a price of 50 million pounds to negotiate his transfer. Both Bayern and Chelsea are willing to make an effort to secure him, although in Chelsea's case, they would first need to make room in their squad.

For Bayern, the need to find a successor to Neuer is becoming increasingly evident. Despite the veteran goalkeeper still being a reliable presence in goal, his age requires the club to plan for the future. Verbruggen fits the profile that Bayern is looking for, and with the club's financial capacity, undertaking the operation would not be a problem. However, with Chelsea in the mix, the competition for his signing is set to be intense in the coming months.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Bayern Múnich eligió al sustituto de Manuel Neuer