Decision made! Manuel Neuer wants to extend his contract at FC Bayern | OneFootball

Manuel Neuer is apparently about to make a landmark decision – and it is in favor of FC Bayern

As reported by the Abendzeitung München, the 40-year-old will extend his expiring contract with the German record champions until 2027

According to the paper, everything has already been negotiated between the two parties and the only thing left is the official announcement

Neuer collects arguments on the pitch

The Bayern captain’s decision had dragged on for a long time. Originally, Neuer wanted to clarify things around his birthday in March, but asked the club for additional time to think about it. Now the final direction seems to have been decided

In sporting terms, the veteran has also impressively underlined recently that he is far from being an old hand. In the DFB Cup semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen, he saved his team from a possible equalizer with a world-class save against Nathan Tella. Neuer had already shown with a strong performance in the Champions League quarter-final at Real Madrid that he can still make the difference at the highest level

Bayern continue to rely on their number one

Neuer also continues to enjoy unreserved trust within the club, who see him not only as a key figure in sporting terms, but also as a leader in the dressing room

His statements after the cup win already pointed in this direction. „I’m not going to announce anything at the moment – but it looks good at the moment,“ the 40-year-old explained on Sky, revealing a clear tendency for the first time

Clear succession plan with Urbig

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A possible contract extension is also accompanied by a concrete plan for the future: Neuer will continue to act as the regular goalkeeper, but at the same time gradually build up his designated successor

Jonas Urbig is increasingly coming into focus. The 22-year-old is seen as a long-term solution between the posts and should receive significantly more playing time in the coming season. The aim is to carefully introduce him to the role of number one

FC Bayern is therefore focusing on continuity rather than risk, and instead of making an abrupt change in goal, the Munich club is planning a smooth transition – with Neuer as both mentor and key player

If the extension is confirmed, the five-time world goalkeeper would extend his impressive career at FC Bayern by at least one more chapter – and at the same time lay the foundations for his future in goal for Munich.