Alexander Nübel Transfer from Bayern Munich to Besiktas Finalized
German goalkeeper Alexander Nübel is set to leave Bayern Munich for Turkish club Besiktas Istanbul after reaching a full agreement. The deal includes a €6.5 million fixed fee plus €5 million in bonuses. Nübel has agreed personal terms through 2029 but must negotiate a compensation package with Bayern to terminate his current contract, which pays nearly €6 million annually. The transfer is expected to be completed imminently, with Nübel traveling to Istanbul for a medical.
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Alexander Nübel's Transfer to Besiktas Istanbul Made Official
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Alexander Nübel has officially completed his transfer to Turkish club Besiktas Istanbul, ending his six-year contract with the German champions. The 29-year-old German international, who joined Bayern on a free transfer from Schalke in 2020 but made only four competitive appearances, had loan spells at Monaco and Stuttgart. The transfer fee is €6.25 million fixed, with easily achievable bonuses potentially bringing the total to €9.5 million, and up to €11 million in extreme cases. Nübel signed a contract until summer 2029 after passing his medical. He will reportedly earn around €5 million net annually at Besiktas. As a gesture of goodwill, Bayern agreed to pay Nübel his full July salary, a six-figure sum, rather than a classic severance payment. Nübel arrived in Istanbul on Tuesday evening and was welcomed by club officials and fans.
BILD - SportAlexander Nübel's Transfer to Besiktas Istanbul Made Official
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Alexander Nübel (29) has officially completed his transfer to Turkish club Besiktas Istanbul, ending his six-year tenure with the German champions. Nübel, who joined Bayern on a free transfer from Schalke 04 in 2020 but made only four competitive appearances, was loaned to Monaco and Stuttgart before this permanent move. The transfer fee is €6.25 million with bonuses that could bring the total to €11 million. Nübel arrived in Istanbul on Tuesday evening, was welcomed by club officials and fans, and signed a contract until summer 2029. He is expected to earn around €5 million net annually at Besiktas. Bayern agreed to pay Nübel's full July salary as a goodwill gesture. The move resolves the goalkeeping situation at Bayern, where Manuel Neuer (40) remains number one and Jonas Urbig (22) is the designated successor.
BILD - SportBayern Munich Officially Announces Alexander Nübel Transfer to Beşiktaş for €11.5 Million
Bayern Munich has officially announced the transfer of German goalkeeper Alexander Nübel to Turkish club Beşiktaş. The 29-year-old joined Bayern on a free transfer from Schalke 04 in 2020 and spent recent seasons on loan at Monaco and Stuttgart. According to German Sky Sports, the transfer fee is €11.5 million. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl praised Nübel's development and wished him well. During his first season at Bayern, Nübel won the Bundesliga, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and German Super Cup, making four appearances. He has also earned three caps for the German national team and was included in the squad for the World Cup in North America.
虎扑 - 足球Beşiktaş Agrees Deal with Alexander Nübel and Bayern Munich
Turkish Süper Lig club Beşiktaş has officially announced a principle agreement with German goalkeeper Alexander Nübel and his current club, Bayern Munich. Nübel is expected to arrive in Istanbul this evening for a medical examination and to finalize the transfer. His flight is scheduled to land at Atatürk Airport at 19:45 local time. The deal, reported earlier in related reading, is valued at €11.5 million, though Nübel is reportedly seeking compensation from Bayern before leaving. The announcement confirms that both the player and club have reached terms, moving the transfer to its final stages.
虎扑 - 足球Alexander Nübel Leaves Bayern Munich for Besiktas Istanbul
FC Bayern Munich has definitively sold German national team goalkeeper Alexander Nübel to Turkish club Besiktas Istanbul. The transfer fee is around 7 million euros with potential bonuses up to 5 million euros, plus Nübel negotiated a severance payment from Bayern to cover the difference in salary, as his Munich contract was worth nearly 6 million euros per season. Nübel, 29, spent the last three seasons on loan at VfB Stuttgart and only made four competitive appearances for Bayern since joining on a free transfer in 2020. The move ends a six-year saga marked by tensions with captain Manuel Neuer. Besiktas offered a guaranteed starting spot and the prospect of further high-profile signings. Nübel was Germany's third-choice goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup.
Nachrichten - WELTBesiktas agrees to sign Alexander Nübel for 11.5 million euros but deal hinges on Bayern compensation
According to German Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich and Turkish club Besiktas have reached a full agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Alexander Nübel. The deal includes a fixed fee of €6.5 million plus €5 million in performance-related add-ons, totaling up to €11.5 million. Nübel has also agreed personal terms with Besiktas, signing a contract until 2029. However, the transfer is not yet finalized because Nübel and Bayern have not agreed on the termination of his current contract. The two sides are currently negotiating a compensation package for the goalkeeper to leave. The issue must be resolved by tonight, otherwise the deal could fall through.
虎扑 - 足球Besiktas Offers €10 Million for Alexander Nübel, Bayern Demands €20 Million
German Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg reports exclusively that Besiktas director Eduard Graf held new talks with Bayern Munich goalkeeper Alexander Nübel and his agent Stefan Backs. Besiktas has offered Nübel an annual salary of up to €5 million after tax, including bonuses. Their transfer fee proposal to Bayern is €10 million (€5 million fixed plus €5 million in add-ons), but Bayern rejected it and is demanding €20 million. No agreement has been reached with Nübel yet, and a decision is expected by Monday or Tuesday. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl informed Nübel's camp two to three weeks ago that he will not be part of the club's pre-season training starting July 20, and the club plans to sell him before then.
虎扑 - 足球Besiktas in Talks with Bayern for Goalkeeper Nübel, Bayern Demands Over €10 Million
According to Sky Germany, Besiktas has identified Bayern Munich goalkeeper Alexander Nübel as their top target for a new number one. The Turkish club has held talks with both the player's representatives and Bayern Munich. Bayern's asking price for Nübel is reportedly significantly higher than €10 million. However, the deal faces difficulties as Nübel is not currently prioritizing a move to Besiktas. He has multiple options and is listening to interest from other clubs, but all conditions need to be suitable for a transfer to proceed.
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