Based on a report from Sport Bild (as captured by @tweet), Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann might contemplate altering the place of group captain for the 2023/24 season.

Manuel Neuer’s latest remarks concerning the sacking of former goalkeeper coach Toni Tabalovic have reportedly angered some contained in the entrance workplace, together with some alumni.

Now, there may very well be some ramifications:

Joshua Kimmich might turn into Bayern captain subsequent season. Nagelsmann has not dominated out the opportunity of Neuer being stripped of the captaincy. Kimmich is the following captain appointed on the membership and is the primary particular person to speak with Nagelsmann on the group, for which Neuer has criticized him.

Kimmich has lengthy been rumored to be the following in line to put on an armband, however it’s extremely questionable whether or not he – or anybody else – wish to take over the place if Neuer stayed with the membership (which himself is doubtful).

Regardless of the case, any misstep on the transfer might put some friction contained in the locker room, which is broadly seen as very steady.