Baumann reports on phone call with Nagelsmann: "That settles the matter cleanly"

Background of the discussion

The national team coach's reaction to the conversation was not initially commented on publicly. Sources close to the team said Nagelsmann had assured Baumann that his nomination as goalkeeper for the upcoming fixtures would stand. An official confirmation from the German Football Association (DFB) is still pending.

Baumann also commented more broadly on his role within the team and on his collaboration with Neuer. Once again, he pointed to the professional way of working within the goalkeeping group. The 35-year-old has played for TSG Hoffenheim for years and has once again been a more regular member of the national team setup since the 2024/25 season. For the Kraichgau club, he is an established figure as captain and first-choice goalkeeper.

Within the squad, the issue is no longer a constant talking point according to Baumann's account. Teammates took note of the conversation without any further questions being raised. The coaching team has focused on the sporting preparations.

Reactions from those around the team

With regard to the squad for the upcoming international matches, Baumann pointed to the team's performances so far this season. He stressed that the nomination of goalkeepers is the coach's responsibility and that he wants to focus on his own performance. This stance is also in line with Nagelsmann's previous statements, in which he has repeatedly cited performance principles as the basis for his decisions.

In a media contribution, former national team coach Jürgen Klopp also commented in general terms on the question of goalkeeping debates at top clubs. Klopp said a coach must make transparent decisions about who plays in goal and must communicate that decision clearly to the player. He did not make any direct statement about Baumann or Nagelsmann.

The German team is preparing in Seefeld for the upcoming competitive fixtures. Based on the experience of the current training camp, the squad nomination is to be announced in the coming days. Baumann and Neuer continue to be regarded as the two most prominent options for the goalkeeping position.

Assessment and next steps

Editorial note: An earlier version of this article referred to an "apology" from Nagelsmann. That wording was clarified after consultation with those involved. Baumann himself had said that Nagelsmann had shown understanding and expressed regret – Baumann said: "Tat ihm schon leid". The statement related to the course of the previous communication, not to sporting differences.

Sources at TSG Hoffenheim said the club is in regular contact with the association and sees no impact on Baumann's performances at club level. Internally too, the situation is considered resolved. Baumann will return to TSG's training programme at the weekend as planned.