"Manuel Neuer would like to extend his contract at Bayern Munich by another year, keeping him at the club through June 2027. Initial talks over the new deal have already taken place, though nothing is 100% concrete yet."
"Sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed the desire for and initial discussions Neuer's proposed extension, stating, 'We are speaking with Manuel, his entourage and his agent. There are good talks, but nothing further to announce yet.'"
"While nothing is done yet, this brings some closure to what was an ongoing question for the better part of the past couple of months - will Neuer leave for free this summer, or stay for another year?"
"It is expected that Jonas Urbig will get more minutes and game time next season with Neuer continuing on in a mentorship-type role to the 22-year-old, who has proven himself time and time again."
Manuel Neuer is interested in extending his contract with Bayern Munich for another year, potentially keeping him at the club until June 2027. Initial discussions have occurred, and both Neuer and the club are aligned on the desire for an extension. Bayern's sporting director confirmed ongoing talks, emphasizing that while nothing is finalized, the process will not be prolonged. Neuer's decision-making has been influenced by various factors, and he is expected to mentor younger goalkeeper Jonas Urbig as he transitions into a more supportive role.
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