Neuer’s agent hints at Germany return: “He certainly won’t say no” | OneFootball

Manuel Neuer had originally ended his national team career after the Home European Championship in 2024. However, an interview with his agent Thomas Kroth has now sparked new speculation about a return of the Bayern goalkeeper to the DFB team.

Neuer said goodbye to the DFB after 124 international matches, since then enjoying the international breaks in peace at Säbener Straße and focusing on his role at FC Bayern. But the discussion about a comeback does not stop - not least because national coach Julian Nagelsmann currently has to improvise in the goalkeeper position.

Kroth: "Manu will certainly not say no"

In a conversation with the Wetterauer Zeitung, Kroth made people sit up and take notice: "If I give a clear answer now, I open a can of worms. He is in top form and absolutely delivers." When asked about a possible DFB comeback, he continued: "If Julian Nagelsmann sees a problem in this position, Manuel is healthy and he is asked - then Manu will certainly not say no."

These words leave room for interpretation - and suggest that a retirement from retirement is not ruled out.

Ter Stegen injured, Nagelsmann tests alternatives

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The initial situation in the national team adds additional explosiveness to the discussion. Regular goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is injured and is also in conflict with FC Barcelona, where he is unlikely to gain much playing experience. National coach Nagelsmann recently tested various alternatives, including Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann.

Officially, Nagelsmann emphasized several times that ter Stegen is his number 1. But the unrest in the goalkeeper position is not to be overlooked - and this is exactly where Neuer could come back into play.

Schweinsteiger: "The ideal keeper for the 2026 World Cup"

Support for a comeback also comes from a prominent side. Bastian Schweinsteiger recently stated in the context of the World Cup qualification that Neuer, despite his age, would be the ideal goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. Next summer, Neuer will already be 40 years old - but he continues to show world-class performances at FC Bayern.

This could once again shake the retirement of the 2014 World Champion. One thing is clear: The door to the national team does not seem to be definitively closed according to the words of his agent.

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