Whispering at Säbener Straße: New buddy soon back at FC Bayern?

In January, Toni Tapalovic was surprisingly dismissed from FC Bayern. Now there is whispering on Säbener Straße about a possible return of the new buddy.

Munich – It could be the summer of return at FC Bayern!

Toni Tapalovic about to return to FC Bayern?

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß are already back and wield the scepter at Säbener Straße. Christian Dreesen was dissuaded from his planned farewell. After the dismissal of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic, the Bayern grandees are once again co-managing the sporting fortunes of the record champions.

Now, another familiar face could possibly soon resume his service in Munich. There are whispers on Säbener Straße that Toni Tapalovic could return!

In January, Toni Tapalovic (left) was unexpectedly dismissed from FC Bayern. Now there is whispering on Säbener Straße about a possible return of the new buddy. © IMAGO / Philippe Ruiz/Sven Simon

Whispering at Säbener Straße: New buddy soon back at FC Bayern?

The expulsion of the goalkeeping coach at the end of January caused a moderate earthquake at FC Bayern. Tapalovic was not only a coach, but also captain Manuel Neuer's best buddy.

At the time, the keeper reacted with great shock to Tapalovic's exit. Spoke of having his "heart ripped out." Striking: Hoeneß also recently commented on Tapalovic's personnel in an interview with the SZ (article behind paywall), of whose dismissal he had only "learned by chance" at the time.

Uli Hoeneß only found out about Tapalovic's departure in January "by chance"

"If a new and apparently very good goalkeeper coach is to come, then you can do that, but you could still keep Manuel Neuer's confidant. Then you bring everyone together to the table and find a solution," says the Bayern patron: "You could have made Tapalovic, for example, the coach of Neuer's rehab."

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As a reminder, shortly before Tapalovic's release, Neuer had suffered a fractured tibia and fibula while ski touring. In the meantime, however, the keeper is already back on the pitch. Neuer is expected to return to the Bayern box for the new season – with Tapalovic at his side?

Toni Tapalovic goalkeeping coach of Manuel Neuer again? Special model conceivable

It cannot be ruled out that it will return to Säbener Straße – in whatever form. Because: His contract is still running. Thus, he could easily move back to Neuer's side if Thomas Tuchel gives the green light.

Possible model: Michael Rechner, who was brought in from TSG Hoffenheim in February at the request of Julian Nagelsmann, remains head goalkeeper coach and is responsible for the big picture. Tapalovic takes care of Neuer and representative Sven Ulreich, and he also maintains a top relationship.

Yann Sommer and Alexander Nübel probably without a future at FC Bayern

However, this also means that Yann Sommer, who was brought in from Borussia Mönchengladbach in the winter and still has a contract until 2025, is to be released in the summer. The Swiss himself is aiming for a change due to the 2024 European Championship, should Neuer become number one again, which is what it currently looks like.

In addition, Alexander Nübel is unlikely to have a future at FC Bayern. The goalkeeper, who returns from AS Monaco in the summer after a two-year loan, does not have the best relationship with Tapalovic and does not want to sit on the bench behind Neuer anymore.

Thomas Müller should also be happy about Tapalovic's comeback

The possible Tapalovic recall should not only please Neuer, the ex-goalkeeper coach was also popular within the rest of the team. Especially with Thomas Müller.

Hoeness, Rummenigge and Co. are well on their way to making FC Bayern "their" FC Bayern again. (smk)