Neuer plans to continue his career until at least 2025
Following his comeback after almost a year out injured, international goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is making plans for the future and wants to continue his career beyond the end of his contract with FC Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024. When asked how long he wanted to play, Neuer said after the 1-0 win at 1. FC Köln, his sixth match since his return: "At least as long as Thomas." Thomas Müller had previously announced that he wanted to play until at least 2025.
"I'd be happy to continue," said Neuer, who turns 38 in March: "Of course, that depends on the health situation. But at the moment I'm feeling better and better. I don't have to do as much aftercare as I did in previous games." The leg fracture he suffered while skiing was "a very serious injury. You have to take care of it. Before the game, at half-time, after the game." Not being nominated for the international matches in November "did him good".
Nevertheless, the European Championship in his own country remains his goal. When asked whether he would be in goal for the opening game, he said: "I hope so."
Manuel Neuer expressed his desire to continue playing soccer beyond his contract with Bayern Munich, as Thomas Müller had announced his intention to do so until 2025 in the Bundesliga. Despite his age and recent injury, Neuer, a goalkeeper for 1. FC Cologne in their 1-0 win against Bayern Munich, expressed optimism about extending his career, subject to his health situation.
Source: www.dpa.com
