MADRID, 28 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Bayern Munich announced this Tuesday the extension of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s contract for another year, until June 30, 2025, and also the renewal until the same date of his usual substitute, Sven Ulreich.
“I’m happy to continue at Bayern for another year. After my long injury, I’m back to full strength,” Neuer said in a press release, alluding to his recent comeback after having injured his leg due to a car accident. skiing in December 2022.
“I really enjoy being on the pitch with this team. I am convinced that, together with the fans, we will be able to achieve our big goals in the coming years, and of course that includes the 2025 Champions League final in Munich. Know “That Sven will continue to be by my side makes it even more beautiful,” Neuer added about his teammate.
Neuer, 37, joined Bayern from Schalke 04 in 2011. He has also led the Munich team as captain since 2017. He won the treble of Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup twice with Bayern (2013, 2020) and won the Club World Cup twice.
“When I joined Bayern from Stuttgart in 2011, I never thought I would stay here for so long. I have now extended my contract until 2025 and will continue to play my part in achieving our goals, both on and off the field,” said Ulreich. .
“I’m looking forward to continuing working with Manuel, Daniel Peretz and our goalkeeping coach Michael Rechner. With Manuel I have much more in common than a passion for football: we are friends,” added Ulreich, who is 35 years old and is usually Neuer’s replacement. .
“Neuer and Ulreich are simply a ‘dream team’. It is a pleasure to see them work every day. They support and motivate each other and exemplify the values that characterize Bayern,” said the Munich club’s general director, Jan-Christian Dreesen.
“Ulreich has been a more than worthy substitute for Neuer during his injury absence and we know that we can trust him. Since his reappearance, Neuer has shown that he has not lost any of his ability. That is why we are very happy that this great couple continue playing for FC Bayern. They are not only teammates, but also friends, and their ‘fair play’ together is exemplary,” Dreesen concluded.