Manuel Neuer has been assured by Oliver Kahn that he will remain Bayern Munich’s No.1 next season despite the arrival of highly-rated Alexander Nubel at the Allianz Arena.
The talented 23-year-old goalkeeper agreed pre-contract terms with the German champions in January.
Nubel’s move from Schalke has now been completed, with a five-year contract penned in the process.
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With 53 senior appearances to his name, the talented shot-stopper is being tipped for a bright future.
He is, however, going to have to make do with back-up duty in 2020-21, with Kahn – who is now a member of Bayern’s board – pointing out that they will keep their faith in World Cup winner Neuer for the foreseeable future.