He is the image of German football and Bayern Munich with Thomas Müller since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Manuel Neuer is considered by many to be the best goalkeeper of all time. Seriously injured in the leg during a ski session last winter, his return was an event for the Bavarian club last October. And while his performances were very convincing from the start, a contract extension was very quickly put on the table. While the 37-year-old goalkeeper’s contract expired next June, he had already indicated this weekend that he would like to stay another year at FC Bayern.
This Tuesday, his wish was granted. Manuel Neuer extends until 2025. And as one piece of good news can hide another. Indeed, Sven Ulreich, the understudy of the 2014 world champion, also signed his contract extension until this same period. In the Munich club’s press release, Jan-Christian Dreesen, Bayern’s general manager, explained these two extensions: “Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich quite simply form a ‘dream team’. It’s fun to watch them work every day. They support and motivate each other and embody the values that characterize FC Bayern.» Morale will therefore be high for the two goalkeepers on the eve of the Champions League match against Copenhagen.
