Manuel Neuer to focus on Bayern after World Cup disappointment
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Manuel Neuer aims to move past World Cup frustrations with Bayern Munich as he enters possibly his last season. The 40-year-old keeper is not treating this season as a farewell but acknowledges retirement is likely. He expressed contentment with the current team structure and new signings, indicating they can compete for all titles. Bayern has a busy schedule ahead, starting with the German Super Cup on August 22 against Borussia Dortmund.
- •Neuer is entering his 21st professional season.
- •Bayern won a domestic double last season and reached the Champions League semi-finals.
- •New signings include Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown.
- •Bayern's season starts with the German Super Cup on August 22.
- •Neuer aims to help develop younger goalkeepers at the club.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Neuer 'very likely' to retire at end of season
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Neuer to get over World Cup frustration in 'very likely' final season
"Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer aims to overcome World Cup disappointment at his club Bayern Munich in the upcoming season which he said will likely 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.
"Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season."It certainly looks very likely I'm going to retire," Neuer told reporters.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:16 AMNeuer 'very likely' to retire at end of season
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season."It certainly looks very likely I'm going to retire," Neuer told reporters.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 8:03 AMNeuer to get over World Cup frustration in 'very likely' final season
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer aims to overcome World Cup disappointment at his club Bayern Munich in the upcoming season which he said will likely 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.
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