Hansi Flick has vowed Manuel Neuer will stay as Bayern Munich's first-choice goalkeeper next season.
And in a stark warning that underlines the system of meritocracy at Bayern, Flick stressed the incoming Alexander Nubel will face a battle for a seat on the bench.
Neuer and Bayern are in contract talks, with the experienced Germany international having just under 15 months remaining on his deal.
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The 34-year-old has dismissed talk he wants a new five-year contract and both sides appear to want a resolution to keep Neuer at the club.