Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Manuel Neuer Announces Likely Retirement After 2026-2027 Season
Manuel Neuer, the 40-year-old captain and goalkeeper of Bayern Munich, has announced that he will likely retire after the 2026-2027 season.
He recently extended his contract with Bayern Munich until June 2027.
Neuer made this announcement during Bayern's preseason training camp in Tegernsee, Bavaria.
He clarified that he will not treat the upcoming season as a prolonged farewell tour.
This decision marks the end of a legendary career in professional football.
Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich's 40-year-old captain and goalkeeper, announces likely retirement after the 2026-2027 season.
Neuer recently extended his contract with Bayern Munich until June 2027.
The announcement was made during Bayern's preseason training camp in Tegernsee, Bavaria.
Neuer clarified that he will not treat the upcoming season as a prolonged farewell tour.
This decision marks the end of a legendary career in professional football.
- Who
- Manuel Neuer, captain and goalkeeper of Bayern Munich
- What
- Announcement of likely retirement after the 2026-2027 season
- When
- During Bayern Munich's preseason training camp
- Where
- Tegernsee, Bavaria
- Why
- Neuer feels the end of his career is approaching and wants to plan accordingly
Neuer's Retirement Decision
Bayern Munich's Future Planning
Timing of Retirement
Neuer's Retirement Decision
Neuer plans to retire after the 2026-2027 season, marking the end of his professional football career.
Bayern Munich's Future Planning
Bayern Munich will need to plan for a future without Neuer as their captain and goalkeeper.
- Player
- Manuel Neuer
- Current Team
- Bayern Munich
- Current Age
- 40
- Contract Extension
- Until June 2027
- Expected Retirement Season
- 2026-2027
- Current Role
- Captain and Goalkeeper
- Location of Announcement
- Bayern's preseason training camp in Tegernsee, Bavaria