Bayern set for crunch talks with Neuer over his future
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Manuel Neuer is widely expected to retire at the end of the season, with Sky Germany going as far as to report that there is a “99.9 percent” chance he will hang up his gloves when his contract with Bayern Munich expires in the summer of 2027.
However, the 40-year-old has yet to clearly communicate whether he intends to call time on his career at the end of the season.
According to Kicker, Bayern are keen to clarify the situation and are therefore planning to sit down with Neuer to discuss his future during the international break.
Should Neuer retire as expected, Jonas Urbig is in line to become Bayern's new first-choice goalkeeper, while the club could bring in an experienced shot-stopper as his backup. Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann, Fulham's Bernd Leno and Schalke 04's Loris Karius have all been mentioned as potential options.
Neuer is currently sidelined with a foot injury that is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the year.
