Alexander Nübel is scheduled to undergo a medical examination in Istanbul on Wednesday after Beşiktaş confirmed they have reached a full agreement to sign the German goalkeeper from Bayern Munich. The deal will end the 29-year-old’s five-year association with the Bundesliga champions, where he was unable to displace long-serving captain Manuel Neuer.
Severance deal clears path to Turkey
According to Bild, Nübel has agreed a severance package with Bayern that allows him to waive the remainder of his contract—which was due to run until 2029—in exchange for a financial settlement. This arrangement clears the way for a permanent transfer rather than another loan move.
Beşiktaş will pay a base transfer fee of €6.5 million, with a further €5 million available in performance-related add-ons. The Turkish club announced on Tuesday that Nübel is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Tuesday evening, with the formal medical assessment to follow the next day.
Years on the periphery
Nübel originally joined Bayern from Schalke on a free transfer in 2020 but found first-team opportunities limited. He has spent the majority of his contract away on loan, featuring for Monaco across two Ligue 1 campaigns before enjoying a three-year spell at VfB Stuttgart. He was most recently included in Germany’s World Cup squad, offering further evidence of his international credentials despite his lack of action in Munich.
What happens next
The move to the Süper Lig should finally offer Nübel the stability of a permanent starting role after years of temporary arrangements. For Bayern, the severance agreement removes a substantial salary commitment while generating a transfer fee for a surplus player. Provided Wednesday’s medical examination proceeds without complication, Beşiktaş are expected to announce the signing officially, giving Nübel time to integrate into the squad before the new campaign begins.