Neuer keeps cards close to his chest: Bayern captain coy on future | OneFootball

After FC Bayern’s 4-0 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League, Manuel Neuer once again demonstrated that he is in top form not only athletically, but also rhetorically. When asked about his future, the 39-year-old responded with a wink—and hinted that his decision will likely not be made until winter.

During the Munich team’s rout, their twelfth win in twelve competitive matches, Neuer delivered his usual commanding performance between the posts. After the match, the Bayern captain was asked about his contract situation—and dribbled his way out of trouble with humor: “You’ll have to ask my bones,” said the 2014 World Cup winner, laughing. When pressed on what his bones would say, he replied mischievously: “There are good days and better days.”

Behind the scenes, however, the captain’s future appears to be more concrete than Neuer’s restraint would suggest. According to consistent media reports, all signs point clearly to an extension. Both the goalkeeper and the club can well imagine extending the contract, which currently runs until summer 2026, by another year to 2027.

Bayern Gives Neuer Free Rein

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According to SPORT1, there has already been initial contact between the club’s management and Neuer’s advisors. Further talks are planned for the winter break, according to BILD. A final decision regarding the goalkeeper’s future could therefore be made by the end of the year.

According to information from the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Neuer enjoys considerable freedom in this matter. The captain can, in effect, decide for himself whether to extend his contract with the record champions. The club places complete trust in their long-serving goalkeeper—even after his lengthy leg injury last year.

The Bayern bosses are well aware of the veteran’s value—both athletically and personally. An extension would not only be a sign of trust, but also a signal of continuity and stability at a time when the club has regained its former strength.

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