Neuer is reportedly in the provisional squad that had to be submitted to FIFA by Monday. Is the Bayern goalkeeper finally set for a comeback?
Neuer is reportedly in the provisional squad that had to be submitted to FIFA by Monday. Is the Bayern goalkeeper finally set for a comeback?
Will Manuel Neuer still make it to the World Cup after all? The FC Bayern Munich goalkeeper has reportedly been included in Julian Nagelsmann's 55-man provisional squad,Only players in this extended squad can be picked for the World Cup finals, which start on 11 June in the USA, Mexico and Canada, or added later if needed.
Nagelsmann will unveil his squad next Thursday.reports that the national team manager has met with Neuer in person to discuss a potential comeback for the 40-year-old shot-stopper. Neuer made 124 international appearances for the German national team, won the 2014 World Cup and returned in 2024 after Germany's quarter-final exit against Spain at the home European Championship.
Since then, there have been repeated calls for the return of the multiple World Goalkeeper of the Year, fuelled not only by his consistently strong performances but also by the ongoing injury woes of his intended successor, Marc-André ter Stegen.
"We've seen in recent matches just what an outstanding goalkeeper Neuer still is, even at 40," Bayern president Herbert Hainer toldon Thursday at the Women's DFB Cup final in Cologne. "I'm always delighted when the best players are at the World Cup, but it's a matter between him and Julian Nagelsmann. It's up to the two of them to decide.
" In the March friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana, Oliver Baumann , Alexander Nübel and Finn Dahmen formed Germany's goalkeeping trio. The 35-year-old Baumann has recently been Nagelsmann's clear first choice, starting in both the Nations League and the successful World Cup qualifiers. DFB squad: The German national team's next fixtures
Please follow us on Google to support us United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Manuel Neuer reaches 'complete agreement' on Bayern Munich contract extension as 40-year-old goalkeeper accepts reduced salaryManuel Neuer is set to extend his legendary stay at Bayern Munich after reportedly reaching a total agreement over a contract extension. The veteran goalkeeper, who recently turned 40, has committed to the Bavarian giants for a further year, ensuring his era at the Allianz Arena continues until at least 2027.
Read more »
Decision time: Manuel Neuer is on the verge of extending his contract with FC Bayern Munich, reigniting a fiery debateAs the campaign enters its final weeks, Manuel Neuer is once again making headlines. Yet the underlying situation has barely changed.
Read more »
Will he extend his contract at FC Bayern Munich and return to the Germany squad? The decision is Manuel Neuer's aloneWith the season finale fast approaching, Manuel Neuer is once again dominating the headlines. Yet the situation has remained virtually unchanged for weeks.
Read more »
Manuel Neuer's International Comeback: A High-Profile U-Turn?Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer is edging closer to a sensational international comeback after being included in Germany's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup. Despite retiring from international duty following Euro 2024, the 40-year-old goalkeeper has held concrete talks with Julian Nagelsmann regarding a return as the national team’s number one, with a final decision expected ahead of the official squad announcement on May 21.
Read more »