Manuel Neuer reveals retirement thoughts after close call this summer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer disclosed he nearly retired from football this summer, indicating he would have done so in 85% of cases. Neuer expressed enjoyment in the current squad and team structure, which influenced his decision to continue playing. He acknowledged that the upcoming 2026-27 season is likely to be his last. Neuer's comments suggest a reflective approach as he considers his future while remaining committed for the time being.
- •Manuel Neuer nearly retired from football this summer.
- •He cites his enjoyment of the current squad and team structure.
- •Neuer hints the 2026-27 season may be his final one.
- •He believes he can still help the team when needed.
- •His comments highlight a thoughtful approach to his career's end.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘85% chance I would have retired’ — Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer hints at retirement plan
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Neuer says it looks 'very likely' he will retire after season
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Neuer was close to ending his career this summer: “I probably would have retired in 85% of cases"
"Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has indicated that the coming season is likely to be the last of his career. Neuer said he was not approaching matches as farewell appearances, although "it does look very likely that I will retire.
"Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has admitted that he was already close to retiring from football this summer.“I probably would have retired in 85% of cases, but with this squad, the ...
"Is it finally time for the Bayern Munich captain to hang up his boots?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:00 PM‘85% chance I would have retired’ — Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer hints at retirement plan
Is it finally time for the Bayern Munich captain to hang up his boots?
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:48 AMNeuer says it looks 'very likely' he will retire after season
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has indicated that the coming season is likely to be the last of his career. Neuer said he was not approaching matches as farewell appearances, although "it does look very likely that I will retire.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:31 PMNeuer was close to ending his career this summer: “I probably would have retired in 85% of cases"
Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has admitted that he was already close to retiring from football this summer.“I probably would have retired in 85% of cases, but with this squad, the ...
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