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To succeed Manuel Neuer - Is Jonas Urbig destined to head to Bayern Munich?

To succeed Manuel Neuer - Is Jonas Urbig destined to head to Bayern Munich?

From sitting on the bench at Köln to Bayern Munich, what is next for Germany's biggest goalkeeper talent, Jonas Urbig?

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Manuel Veth
Jan 01, 2025
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To succeed Manuel Neuer - Is Jonas Urbig destined to head to Bayern Munich?
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Bayern Munich and several top European clubs would sign him tomorrow if given the chance. Jonas Urbig is, without a doubt, one of the brightest goalkeeper talents in Europe. But despite all the talent, Urbig is sitting on the bench for his hometown club 1. FC Köln.

Urbig’s situation in Köln is the latest example of terrible asset management by the Billy Goats. Let’s remember, this is a club that saw Florian Wirtz depart for neighbouring Leverkusen for just €200,000. In Urbig, the latest talent could be leaving the club prematurely.

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