Bundesliga - Neuer looks back on the most formative year: Playing until 40?
Bayern captain Manuel Neuer looks back on a particularly formative year. After suffering a serious leg fracture during a ski tour following the World Cup in Qatar, the 37-year-old international goalkeeper had to fear for the continuation of his career at times. In recent months, however, the 2014 world champion has made a highly impressive comeback at FC Bayern Munich. His return also gives him every opportunity to be the DFB's number one goalkeeper at next summer's European Championships.
"This year has certainly shaped me more than any before. It was a year of extremes. Looking back, I'm actually grateful for a lot of things," Neuer told the Münchner Merkur/tz newspaper (Saturday).
His contract with the German record champions has since been extended until June 30, 2025. Neuer does not want to set himself a time limit for his career. He could only say "that I still have sporting goals in mind, which will also take a little time. I've never said that I'll play until I'm 40 - rather as long as I enjoy it, can show my performance and am needed.
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- Born and raised in Bavaria, Manuel Neuer began his professional career with FC Bayern Munich in the German national league.
- Germany's national soccer goalkeeper, Neuer, has been a key player for FC Bayern Munich in Qatar, demonstrating his skills in various high-profile soccer matches.
- While training in Bavaria, Neuer suffered a severe leg fracture, causing concern about his future in the national league and with FC Bayern Munich in Germany.
- Despite his age, Neuer has set no retirement age for himself, aiming to continue playing as long as he enjoys the game, maintains his performance, and remains needed by his team in the Bundesliga.
- The news of Neuer's contract extension with FC Bayern Munich until 2025 has pleased fans all over Bavaria and Germany, ensuring that Munich's iconic soccer team will have its renowned goalkeeper for several more years.
Source: www.stern.de
