The 21-year-old has signed from second-tier Koln with the long term in mind while uncertainty reigns over the experienced No 1

Bayern Munich is building for the future by snapping up goalkeeper Jonas Urbig from Cologne. The Bavarian powerhouse announced the transfer late Monday.

Bayern Munich have signed goalkeeper talent Jonas Urbig from second division Cologne as a potential successor of Manuel Neuer, the Bundesliga leaders have confirmed. Bayern said late Monday that under-21 national team player Urbig has signed a contract until 2029.

Bayern Munich and Mathys Tel have been doing a dance for weeks about his status with the club. When rumors arose of the young Frenchman wanting to go on loan, they were quickly squashed by rumors of a long discussion between Tel and head coach Vincent Kompany to define the attacker’s role.

Chelsea-linked forward Mathys Tel has requested to leave Bayern Munich before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports.