Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping the 40-year-old goalkeeping legend at the German champion as he mentors his long-term successor.
Neuer will heading into his 15th season at Bayern and remains the club's first-choice goalkeeper after impressive performances in the Champions League despite fitness issues this season.
Career Milestone
The veteran shot-stopper has made 597 appearances for Bayern and is set to become the fifth player in club history to reach the 600-mark.
Backup Jonas Urbig is viewed as Neuer's long-term successor and has increasingly been given game time this season. Neuer's role includes mentoring the younger goalkeeper.
Club Statement
The announcement came on Friday ahead of Bayern's final Bundesliga game of the season on Saturday at home to Cologne.
"Manuel and Sven will continue to support Jonas on his path to becoming the future of FC Bayern," Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said in a statement.
Neuer's long-time understudy Sven Ulreich has also signed on for another year.
Season Outlook
Neuer won his 13th German league title with Bayern a month ago and could make it a domestic double for the first time since 2020 if Bayern beats Stuttgart in the German Cup final on May 23.