Extension or retirement? Bayern chief reveals Neuer plan | OneFootball

How much longer will Manuel Neuer stand between the posts for FC Bayern? This question is currently on the minds of not only the fans but also the club's management of the German record champions. Now, President Herbert Hainer revealed in a conversation with the Abendzeitung München how the club is handling the situation with its long-time captain – and what the plan for the future is.

Even though Neuer made a blunder during the 2:2 draw in Berlin, the goalkeeper remains a key player in sports. During the 2:1 victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, the FCB captain delivered a world-class performance and was named Man of the Match.

In March, Neuer will celebrate his 40th birthday, yet there are no signs of waning motivation or fitness. In an interview with BILD, he recently stated: “It’s a question of health, fitness, and motivation. But it’s also about what happens with the club next season.”

The 2014 World Cup winner wants to make a decision about his future in the spring.

Hainer on Neuer: “There is no pressure”

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At FC Bayern, they are taking the goalkeeper's restraint calmly. President Hainer emphasized: “We have agreed with him that there is no pressure. If he feels physically fit, he will decide in the spring how he wants to proceed. And then we will sit down together.”

This means: The ball is in Neuer’s court. If the record keeper wants to continue his career, the chances of a contract extension beyond 2026 are very good.

Bayern prepared for all scenarios

Even in the event of a departure, the club is well-prepared. With Jonas Urbig, a young keeper is ready, who is already being developed as a long-term solution. Additionally, the currently loaned goalkeepers Daniel Peretz (HSV) and Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart) will return to Munich in the summer of 2026.

Bayern is thus prepared for any scenario – even for the day when the Neuer era ends. But currently, there is little to suggest that this day will come soon.

Neuer remains the benchmark – athletically, character-wise, and as a figure of identification. And as long as the captain still has a passion for football, he will guard FC Bayern's goal.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.