Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract to summer of 2026 - 'I'm still hungry and am looking forward'
Published 04/02/2025 at 19:12 GMT
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Legendary Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with the German outfit until the end of the 2025/26 season. The German's initial deal was set to expire at the end of the season, when some believed he was set to retire. However, Neuer has committed to a 15th season in Bavaria, with his new deal expiring after the player's 40th birthday.
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Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has extended his contract to June 2026, the German giants have confirmed.
Neuer joined Bayern from Schalke in 2011 and has since won 11 Bundesliga titles and six DFB Cups, a record that includes two Bundesliga, DFB Cup and UEFA Champions League trebles.
The 38-year-old, who has skippered Bayern since 2017, was set to be out of contract in the summer.
"I really enjoy playing football and want to remain a Bayern player," said Neuer, who has made 547 competitive appearances for the Bavarian club.
"I’m still hungry and am looking forward to another year at this special club. We’ve always had good talks. That’s a good feeling.
"It feels good and we’ve still got many goals to achieve together."
Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund added: "Manuel Neuer has been setting the bar for goalkeeping for over a decade.
"He’s our captain, a big figure at Bayern, and the team know they can always rely on him. We’re delighted that we can chase our goals next season with him as well."
There had been suggestions Neuer was set to call it a day at the end of the season, having retired from international duty last summer upon Germany's elimination from Euro 2024.
But the shot-stopper's new contract will extend his playing career beyond his 40th birthday.
"Manuel Neuer is the best goalkeeper of his generation and a Bayern icon," said Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl. "When you talk about goalkeeping in our time, you talk about Manuel Neuer – and that’s around the world.
"He’s an absolute role model, both on and off the pitch. We’re delighted that this unique and successful relationship will continue."
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