Synopsis
Manuel Neuer has officially extended his contract with FC Bayern Munich until June 2026, marking his 15th season with the club. Neuer, who has won numerous accolades, remains committed to achieving more success with Bayern.Key Takeaways
- Manuel Neuer extends contract till 2026.
- 15th season with FC Bayern.
- 30 trophies won in his career.
- 547 competitive appearances for Bayern.
- Served as captain since 2017.
Munich, Feb 3 (NationPress) Manuel Neuer has renewed his contract with FC Bayern, which was originally scheduled to conclude at the end of this season, extending it by an additional year to June 2026. This will mark the goalkeeper's 15th season with the team.
Neuer is among the most decorated players in the history of Bayern, having claimed a remarkable 30 trophies, which include two trebles in 2013 and 2020. His individual accolades, such as five World’s Best Goalkeeper awards, emphasize his extraordinary talent in goalkeeping. The native of Gelsenkirchen has made 547 competitive appearances for Bayern, achieving 258 clean sheets.
“I truly enjoy playing football and desire to continue as a Bayern player. I remain ambitious and eagerly anticipate another year at this exceptional club. Our discussions have always been positive. It’s a reassuring feeling, and we still have numerous objectives to accomplish together,” Neuer stated.
Since 2017, the goalkeeper has held the position of captain. He has twice celebrated winning the treble, which includes the Bundesliga, DFB Cup, and Champions League in 2013 and 2020, in addition to lifting the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup during those years. At 38 years old, he has won the Bundesliga championship 11 times, the DFB Cup six times, and seven Supercups. Neuer has made 547 competitive appearances in Bayern's colors and has earned 124 caps for Germany, with whom he won the World Cup in 2014.
Neuer has been recognized as the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper five times, named the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper of the Decade (2011-2020), awarded the Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper, and has been honored as Germany’s Footballer of the Year on two occasions.
Serving as Bayern's captain since 2017, Neuer has exhibited a remarkable resilience. Despite facing serious injuries, including a broken metatarsal in 2017 and a broken leg in 2022, he has consistently returned to peak form.
