Manuel Neuer makes meaningful hints about the future

Although we have been reading about it in the media for weeks, FC Bayern has still not officially confirmed the contract extension with Manuel Neuer. However, the Munich captain now made a telling hint.

“There is nothing official yet. That is definitely certain. But when the time comes, you will find out about it and I would simply say: soon,” said Manuel Neuer on Saturday evening after FC Bayern’s guest appearance at Borussia Mönchengladbach (1:0) versus “ran”.

Shortly before Christmas, the “kicker” revealed that the contract talks were about to be concluded. Both sides agree in principle to continue the cooperation until summer 2026.

Neuer will therefore keep his place as number one in the coming season. According to “Sport Bild”, the 2014 world champion will have to accept cuts in salary.

New salary structure at FC Bayern

The future new contract should be designed based on performance. This means: Neuer would only reach his old earning level if the goalkeeper plays and the team is successful. Most recently, the veteran’s annual salary was estimated at around 20 million euros per season. This makes the ex-Schalke player one of the top earners on the Isar.

After the titleless season under Thomas Tuchel, Neuer wants to get back on the road to success this year. Nevertheless, he also knows that the duel with Bayer Leverkusen will not be a sure-fire success.

“We are of course looking forward to this highlight game in Leverkusen. However, we simply have to do our homework beforehand and make sure that we keep our distance,” warned the keeper with a view to the direct duel on February 15th.

“There is no declaration of war, we are currently in the lead. And of course we want to defend our position and, if possible, expand it,” added Neuer.

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