Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract by another season at 40

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Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with Bayern Munich for another season at age 40, continuing as captain and first-choice goalkeeper. He aims to mentor his successor, Jonas Urbig, while approaching his 600th match for the club.

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Manuel Neuer extends contract with Bayern Munich for another year
Neuer is 40 years old and remains captain and first-choice goalkeeper
He has played 597 matches and is close to his 600th
Neuer will mentor Jonas Urbig, his long-term successor
Bayern Munich aims for a domestic double this season

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MUNICH (AP) — Manuel Neuer has extended his contract at Bayern Munich for another year, keeping the 40-year-old goalkeeping great at the German champion as he mentors his long-term successor. Neuer will head into another season at Bayern, 15 years since joining the club, and remains the captain and first-choice goalkeeper after impressive performances in the Champions League despite fitness issues this season. Neuer has played 597 times for Bayern and is set to become the fifth player in club history to hit the 600 mark. Backup Jonas Urbig is considered Neuer's long-term successor and has increasingly been given games this season. Neuer's role includes mentoring Urbig. The announcement came on Friday ahead of Bayern's last Bundesliga game of the season on Saturday at home to Cologne. Neuer's long-time understudy Sven Ulreich has also signed on for another year. "Manuel and Sven will continue to support Jonas on his path to becoming the future of FC Bayern," Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said in a statement. Neuer won his 13th German league title with Bayern a month ago and could make it a domestic double for the first time since 2020 if Bayern beats Stuttgart in the German Cup final on May 23. Neuer has been focused on Bayern since retiring from the German national team after Euro 2024. Oliver Baumann of is likely to be Germany's starter at the next month. \\_ AP soccer:

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Why did Manuel Neuer extend his contract with Bayern Munich?

Manuel Neuer extended his contract to continue mentoring his long-term successor, Jonas Urbig, while remaining the team's captain and first-choice goalkeeper.

How many matches has Manuel Neuer played for Bayern Munich?

Manuel Neuer has played 597 matches for Bayern Munich and is set to become the fifth player in club history to reach 600 matches.

What are Bayern Munich's chances in the German Cup final with Neuer's extension?

With Neuer's contract extension, Bayern Munich aims to secure a domestic double by winning the German Cup final against Stuttgart on May 23.

Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract by another season at 40

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