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Kompany: Urbig will become Germany's number one keeper

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is convinced that his goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will be first choice in the German national team at some stage. Urbig, 23, was on Thursday nominated into the Germany squad for upcoming Nations League matches.

Kompany: Urbig will become Germany's number one keeper

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has expressed confidence that his goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will become the first choice goalkeeper for the German national team. Urbig, 23, was recently selected for the Germany squad for upcoming Nations League matches and trained with the team during the World Cup. Since January 25, Urbig has served as the primary goalkeeper for Bayern Munich, accumulating 23 Bundesliga appearances and featuring in the Champions League and the German Cup, including the 2022 final.

Kompany stated that Urbig possesses a promising future at both the club and national levels, acknowledging that club coach Jürgen Klopp will ultimately determine when Urbig assumes the number one position.

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