Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl leaves door open for Manuel Neuer extension

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's Max Eberl has indicated that there is still a possibility for Manuel Neuer to extend his contract for another year. Eberl praised Neuer's legacy and suggested a calm discussion about his future.

Key points

Max Eberl discusses Manuel Neuer's future at Bayern Munich
Eberl praises Neuer's legacy and influence
The door is open for Neuer to extend his contract for one more year

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Manuel Neuer of FC Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has chimed in on the ongoing discussion about the club’s goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer and echoed the current vision of the club on the veteran’s future: the door is still open for Neuer to continue one more year with the club. In an interview with @ZDF (via @iMiaSanMia) Eberl praised Neuer’s legacy and his influence on the club, and suggested that the captain take a calm approach regarding a decision on his future. “He is a legend. We will sit down and talk calmly. If Manuel feels ready for it, I wouldn’t know what would speak against him doing it for one more year,” said Eberl. With reports of Neuer being close to extend his contract for a year, the goalkeeper seems to have the support of the whole Bayern front office to continue his legacy at the club. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Max Eberl say about Manuel Neuer's contract extension?

Max Eberl stated that the door is open for Manuel Neuer to extend his contract for another year and praised his legacy at Bayern Munich.

Why is Manuel Neuer's future at Bayern Munich uncertain?

Manuel Neuer's future is uncertain as discussions about his contract extension are ongoing, and he is considering his readiness to continue playing.

How has the Bayern Munich front office reacted to Neuer's potential extension?

The Bayern Munich front office has shown support for Neuer's potential contract extension, indicating they would welcome him to continue his legacy at the club.