Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer are undoubtedly among the bright lights of FC Bayern, both have been shaping the success story of the German record champions for more than a decade, both still show outstanding performances even in old age, but both are only under contract until the summer of 2023. That should change soon – including a quite surprising development.
While it was always said that Neuer and Müller would be well disposed to stay at Bayern, the sticking point in the negotiations should be the salary and, above all, the contract period. But one hurdle seems to have been cleared.
In the past few weeks, the duo is said to have negotiated with FC Bayern about a one-year extension until the end of June 2024. This is reported by the “kicker”. Especially with Neuer, it was said several times before that the keeper was demanding a contract until 2025.
According to the specialist magazine, the final agreement is still pending, “but the prospects of an agreement are good”, only details have to be clarified, it is said.
FC Bayern promises more seasons in Munich
During the talks, it is said that it was also agreed that in 2023, “assuming the appropriate performance”, one would sit down again and extend the season again. According to the “kicker”, the 32-year-old Müller does not want to hang up his football shoes until he is 35 anyway, Neuer (36) wants to make the decision dependent on his physical condition.
Müller has been playing for the Bundesliga champions for over two decades, he made his debut in the Bundesliga in 2008, and in 2022 he should become the sole record holder by winning his eleventh German championship. The 2014 world champion is one of the top earners in the squad. Neuer has been playing in Munich since the summer of 2011.