Manuel Neuer’s future at FC Bayern remains open. The 2014 world champion has postponed the decision on his sporting future – and is thus sending a clear signal
Those in charge at Säbener Straße had actually hoped to clarify the situation around the captain’s 40th birthday, but nothing will come of it for the time being. According to BILD, the planned meeting between Neuer and the Bayern bosses has been postponed
The goalkeeper himself is said to have expressed his wish for the talks to take place in mid-April, and the club management around Jan-Christian Dreesen and Max Eberl have agreed to this proposal
The reason is obvious: Neuer wants to get fully fit first and then make an informed decision. For him, it is clear that only one scenario is possible – continue at the highest level or call it a day
The 40-year-old already emphasized last year that several factors are decisive for him: health, fitness, motivation – and also the club’s prospects
Focus on the comeback
Currently, the veteran is fully focused on his return between the posts. After tearing two muscle fibers in his left calf within a short period of time, Neuer is working intensively on his comeback
Particularly bitter: the problems affect the very leg that he severely injured in his skiing accident in 2022. Accordingly, the keeper is currently treating his body with care
The plan is clear: Neuer wants to be back on the pitch at the beginning of April – ideally in the Bundesliga match in Freiburg. However, the subsequent Champions League duels against Real Madrid are likely to be even more important
Real games as a deciding factor?
The two quarter-final clashes against the Whites could play a decisive role. Neuer wants to test himself once again at the highest level in these games and then listen to himself
Only then will there be a final exchange with Bayern – a conversation that will set the tone for the captain’s future
Despite the postponement, the exchange between club and player is considered positive and relaxed – a clear signal that both sides are dealing with the situation respectfully and without pressure.