Neuer hints at farewell as Bayern‑icon nears possible final season

Bayern‑icon Manuel Neuer, the 40‑year‑old goalkeeper of Bayern München, signalled on Tuesday evening at the club’s training‑camp press conference that “it increasingly looks like I’m stopping,” a hint confirmed by a 22:56 update that he may be entering his final professional season.

The veteran is currently preparing for his 21st professional campaign, underscoring the longevity of a career that began over two decades ago.

He clarified that he does not view the upcoming season as a farewell tour, adding: “I do not play the matches with the idea that this is my last match, even if I might be in a stadium for the last time.”

Voor Bayern München, the number of appearances recorded stands at 598 matches, a testament to his extensive involvement with the club.

The 128‑time German international noted that in about 85 percent of cases he would already have retired, yet he still enjoys playing for the team, the staff and the technical management.

Neuer reflected on the recent World Cup in America, where Germany exited in the group stage, a disappointment that preceded his retirement from the national team in August 2024 and an Afscheid from international football.