Bayern Munich loan goalkeeper Noble to Monaco and restore Ullreich
Bayern Munich FC has issued an official statement confirming that goalkeeper Alexander Nubel will spend the next two seasons on free loan at Monaco,and the German champions have brought Sven Ulreich back to the club on a free transfer in order to fill the newly created vacancy behind first choice Manuel Neuer.
The Bavarian club said in an official statement: “Bayern Munich and Alexander Nubel have agreed to leave the 24-year-old goalkeeper on loan to the French club Monaco for two years, with an option to return him next summer.”
The statement added: "Sven Ulreich has returned to his place as Bayern Munich's reserve goalkeeper for free after his exit from Hamburg.
Thirty-two-year-old Sven Ulreich was previously at Bayern Munich between 2015 and 2020.
The 32-year-old was previously on the books at the German champions between 2015 and 2020, making 70 appearances.
Board member for sport Hasan Salihamidzic: “It was Alexander Nübel’s wish to gain match practice. We supported that. However, the condition was that we could sign a serious back-up. Our goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic advised us about Sven Ulreich, and we’re pleased we could reach an agreement with Sven. This combined situation is very appealing. It helps everyone involved and fits within our financial framework because Sven returns on a free. FC Bayern continues to plan for the future with Alexander Nübel.”
Alexander Nübel: “I’m pleased to be taking the next step in my development at Monaco. It’s important to play at a high level, and now I’ve got that chance at Monaco. I’d like to thank the officials at Bayern Munich for this opportunity. My big goal is to repay their trust in the future.”