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Report: TSG coach Ilzer could lose captain to FC Bayern
The German record champions want to prepare for the departure of Manuel Neuer. They are reportedly keeping an eye on a seasoned veteran.
Could TSG head coach Christian Ilzer lose his captain and starting goalkeeper next summer?
As reported by "Sky" reporter Florian Plettenberg on Monday evening, FC Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann.
The 36-year-old is reportedly being lined up to replace Manuel Neuer at the German record champions should the latter – as expected – retire at the end of this season. Baumann would then serve as the new number two behind Jonas Urbig.
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In addition to Baumann, Bernd Leno (Fulham FC) and Loris Karius (FC Schalke 04) are also reportedly considered potential candidates.
Baumann targeting Bundesliga record
However, according to Plettenberg, it remains unclear whether the 13-cap German international goalkeeper actually wants to leave TSG.
Baumann is also said to be considering fulfilling his contract in Sinsheim, which runs until summer 2028, and potentially becoming the German Bundesliga's all-time record appearance holder. He is currently 70 games short of Karl-Heinz Körbel's record mark (602 games).
