Manuel Neuer extends his contract with Bayern Munich, with the new deal running through 2027, according to multiple reports. His previous contract was set to expire in the summer, and the extension keeps the 40-year-old goalkeeper at the club for what will be his 16th season. Neuer has been with Bayern for about 15 years and has made 597 appearances for the club, putting him on course to reach 600 games. Bayern’s announcement comes ahead of the team’s final Bundesliga match of the season, which is scheduled at home against Cologne. Reports also indicate Neuer remains the club’s first-choice goalkeeper and captain, while continuing to mentor a younger long-term successor. Backup goalkeeper Jonas Urbig is described as likely to take over in the future, with Neuer and fellow goalkeeper Sven Ulreich also expected to support him. The extension includes Ulreich signing on for another year, reinforcing the club’s plan for continuity in its goalkeeping group as Neuer prepares for the next season.
Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract through 2027
Manuel Neuer extends his contract with Bayern Munich, with the new deal running through 2027, according to multiple reports. His previous contract was set to expire in the summer, and the extension ke...
- Manuel Neuer’s contract with Bayern Munich is extended and his new term runs through 2027.
- His previous deal was due to expire in the summer.
- Neuer is 40 and has made 597 appearances for Bayern over about 15 years.
- Reports say he continues as captain and first-choice goalkeeper while mentoring younger goalkeepers.
- Backup goalkeeper Sven Ulreich is also reported to have signed an additional year.
Manuel Neuer has extended his contract at Bayern Munich for another year, keeping the 40-year-old goalkeeping great at the German champion as he mentors his long-term successor. Neuer will head into another season at Bayern, 15 years since joining the club, and remains the captain and first-choice goalkeeper after impressive performances in the Champions League despite fitness issues this season. Neuer has played 597 times for Bayern and is set to become the fifth player in club history to hit the 600 mark. Backup Jonas Urbig is considered Neuer's long-term successor and has increasingly been given games this season. Neuer's role includes mentoring Urbig. The announcement came on Friday ahead of Bayern's last Bundesliga game of the season on Saturday at home to Cologne. Neuer's long-time understudy Sven Ulreich has also signed on for another year. "Manuel and Sven will continue to support Jonas on his path to becoming the future of FC Bayern," Bayern board member for sport Max Eb
3 months agoThe 40-year-old, whose deal was set to expire in the summer, has made 597 appearances for Bayern across 15 years at the club.
3 months agoNeuer's deal was set to expire in the summer but he will stay on in Munich for what will be a 16th year at the Bavarian giants
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