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Oliver Baumann responds to Bayern links
Last month, Bild reported that Bayern Munich are considering Germany and Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann as a potential replacement for Manuel Neuer, should the 40-year-old retire from football this summer.
According to the report, the plan would be to bring in Baumann as an experienced back-up to Jonas Urbig, who is lined up to succeed Neuer as the No. 1 goalkeeper.
Baumann was asked about the report by Bild after Hoffenheim’s 1-2 defeat to Mainz on Saturday and appeared rather surprised.
"Oh wow, I haven’t thought about that at all. I’ll do that at some point – or maybe not," he said.
Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer was also questioned about the speculation.
"No idea. You (Bild) reveal a lot, the agents do their part. It all goes past me. We are focused on the last games," he said.
Baumann’s contract with Hoffenheim runs until 2028.
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