News reaching our platform says Bayern Munich has extended the contract of their long-standing goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to the end of the 2025-26 season.
However, Bayern Munich sporting chief Max Eberl said in a statement, “Neuer was the best goalkeeper of his generation and a Bayern icon”; however, he has made over 500 appearances for the Bavarian giants.
The club was “delighted” that Neuer would stay on for what will be his 15th season with Bayern, after joining from domestic rivals Schalke in 2011. Neuer said in the statement he wanted to keep playing football and “remain a Bayern player” for the upcoming season.
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Having won 11 Bundesliga titles and two Champions League trophies with the club, Neuer said he is “still hungry” for more. Neuer, who retired from international football last year after Germany hosted the Euros, has recently returned from injury.
Alexander Nuebel, who has a contract with Bayern until 2029 but is currently on loan at Stuttgart until 2026, is widely believed to be in line to replace Neuer in Munich.
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“I really enjoy playing football and want to remain a Bayern player. I’m still hungry and am looking forward to another year at this special club.”
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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) February 3, 2025
In conclusion, the 38-year-old had previously expressed his desire to keep playing beyond the end of the year, despite growing competition for his spot.
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