Alexander Nubel: I will play for AS Monaco next season

As soon as

Alexander Nubel

was signed by

from

, many wondered how long the youngster would be able to maintain his composure in the shadow of starting goalkeeper

Manuel Neuer

.

It appears that we have discovered the solution. With multiple rumors stating that Neuer is on the verge of signing a new contract with Bayern Munich, Nübel believes it is unlikely that he will return to the Bundesliga club in the future.

"I believe it is only an issue of 'when'" (as a new contract is completed for Neuer). Once again, Neuer is enjoying a successful season. He's the greatest player of all time. If Manu stays for another three or four years and maintains his current level of performance, the situation remains as it is. Otherwise, things are different," Nubel told

Bild 

in an interview.

"At the end of the day, the club makes the decision. However, that isn't important to me right at this moment. Manuel Neuer is not going to be on the bench, in my opinion. He will continue to play as long as he is present. If he is still in Bayern, then I don't think I will be returning." As for his immediate plans, the goalkeeper intends to remain in his current position.

"I'll be playing for

next season," says the player. My loan agreement with this company is for two years. The option of (returning to Munich this summer) is not available. Any other plans Bayern have for the future must be discussed with the club's management. "However, that is not an option for me at this time," Nubel explained.

When asked if he thought his transfer to Bayern Munich was the "correct" decision and if he had any regrets, Nubel replied that he would have left Schalke in favor of the Bundesliga champions regardless of the circumstances.

"I would do it all over again if I had the chance." In terms of quality, it is at the pinnacle of international football. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I haven't had any second thoughts about taking the plunge. "However, I wouldn't sit on that bench any longer," Nubel stated emphatically.

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