Manuel Neuer Likely to Retire After 2026-27 Season
Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, announced he will likely retire at the end of the 2026-27 Bundesliga season, his 21st. Speaking at Bayern’s training camp in Rottach-Egern, the 2014 World Cup winner said he was 85% ready to retire but chose to continue due to team quality and personal enjoyment. He hopes to end his career by winning a third Champions League title in the final on June 5, 2027, at Atlético Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano.
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Manuel Neuer Announces Retirement for Summer 2027 in Emotional Training Session with Family
On Tuesday, July 29, 2026, Bayern Munich captain and legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (40) surprised fans by announcing his retirement from professional football, stating summer 2027 as the concrete end date. The announcement came after his first training session of the season at the team's camp in Rottach-Egern, Lake Tegernsee. The day was especially emotional as Neuer's two-year-old son Luca attended training wearing a goalkeeper jersey with 'Papa', and his pregnant wife Anika (26) showed her baby bump. Luca played with mascot Berni, backup keeper Sven Ulreich, and young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig. Neuer denied extending his contract so his son could see him play, saying he was doing it for himself and to help the team. The session drew nearly 2,100 fans.
Manuel Neuer Announces Retirement Plans: 'It Really Looks Like I Will Stop'
Manuel Neuer, the 40-year-old captain of FC Bayern Munich and 2014 World Cup winner, has for the first time given a concrete indication of his retirement date. Speaking at the team's training camp in Rottach-Egern, Neuer told BILD that while he does not want to announce each game as his last, it 'strongly looks like' he will stop after the 2026-27 season. He extended his contract with Bayern in May after months of deliberation, admitting he was 85% ready to retire but was persuaded by the quality of the team, coaching staff, and club structure. Neuer stated he is continuing for personal reasons and because he can still help the team. He hinted at an ideal ending: winning the Champions League final on June 5, 2027, at Atlético Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano, which would be his third Champions League title.
Manuel Neuer Hints at Retirement After 21st Bundesliga Season
Manuel Neuer, the 40-year-old goalkeeper and captain of FC Bayern Munich, has hinted that the upcoming 2026-27 season will likely be his last as a professional footballer. Speaking during the team's training camp at Lake Tegernsee, Neuer stated, 'It looks very much like I'll stop.' He explained that while he might have retired in 85 percent of cases, the quality of the team, staff, and coaching staff convinced him to continue for one more season. Neuer is entering his 21st Bundesliga season and is expected to help develop his designated successor, 22-year-old Jonas Urbig. Neuer had already confirmed his retirement from the German national team after the 2026 World Cup. His long-time deputy Sven Ulreich also extended his contract until 2027.
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Bayern Munich: Manuel Neuer Announces Retirement for Summer 2027
Manuel Neuer, legendary goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and the German national team, has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2026/2027 season. The 40-year-old, who will play his 16th season with Bayern and 21st in the Bundesliga (including 5 seasons at Schalke 04), revealed in an interview with Bild that while he considered retiring after the previous disappointing campaign, the pleasure of playing with the current team, staff, and coaching staff convinced him to continue for one more year. Neuer stated that in 85% of cases he would have stopped, but the team's collective quality and title chances made up the 15% that led him to continue. The upcoming season is expected to be his last with the Rekordmeister, with increased competition from backup Jonas Urbig.
Manuel Neuer Announces Likely Retirement After 2026-27 Season
Manuel Neuer, the 40-year-old captain of FC Bayern Munich and 2014 World Cup winner, has indicated for the first time a concrete timeline for his retirement. Speaking at Bayern's training camp in Rottach-Egern, Neuer told BILD that while he does not want to announce each game as his last, it 'strongly looks like' he will stop after the 2026-27 season. He had extended his contract by one year in May 2026 after months of deliberation, admitting he was 85% ready to retire but chose to continue due to the team's quality and coaching staff. Neuer said he is playing for personal reasons and with family support. He hinted at an ideal farewell: winning the Champions League final on June 5, 2027, at Atlético Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano, which would be his third Champions League title after 2013 and 2020.
Manuel Neuer Announces Retirement Plans, Final Season Likely
Manuel Neuer, the legendary Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper, has announced that he is likely heading into his final season as a professional footballer. During a media round, Neuer confirmed his impending retirement and also discussed the division of roles with his fellow goalkeeper Jonas Urbig. The announcement, reported by kicker Bundesliga, marks the beginning of the end for one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, who has been a cornerstone of Bayern Munich's success for over a decade.
Manuel Neuer Announces Retirement at End of 2026-27 Season
Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, has announced that he will likely retire at the end of the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Speaking at the team's training camp in Rottach-Egern, the 2014 World Cup winner revealed that while he considered stopping in 85% of cases, the quality of the squad and coaching staff convinced him to continue for one more year. Neuer, who extended his contract in May, stated he is playing for personal fulfillment and to help the team. He hinted at a dream ending: winning his third Champions League title in the final on June 5, 2027, at Atlético Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano. This will be his 21st Bundesliga season, 16th with Bayern and 5th with Schalke.
Manuel Neuer Announces Likely Retirement After 2026-27 Season
Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, has indicated for the first time that he will likely retire at the end of the 2026-27 season. Speaking at Bayern's training camp in Rottach-Egern, the 2014 World Cup winner said it 'looks very much like I'm stopping' after his 21st Bundesliga season. Neuer, who extended his contract in May 2026, admitted he had considered retiring earlier but decided to continue due to the team's quality and his personal enjoyment. He hopes to end his career by winning a third Champions League title in the final at Atlético Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano on June 5, 2027.