“after more than 15 years and 124 international matches, my career with the German national team comes to an end. Everyone who knows me knows that I did not make this decision lightly. I feel very good physically and, of course, The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico would have been very attractive… but I have come to the conclusion that “It’s the right time to close this chapter,” stated Manuel Neuer (Gelsenkirchen, 1986) to end his stage in the ‘Mannschaft’ after losing to Spain (2-1)in quarters of the Euro 2024.
To his 40 ‘springs’, after two years retired of the selection, coinciding with the Ter Stegen injuryhe Bayern’s ‘number 1’ is back. “We decided that he was still one of the three best goalkeepers in the country, So we contacted him and asked him if he would like to play for the national team again.”he recognized Julian Nagelsmann.
He is one of the three best goalkeepers in the country, so we contacted him and asked him if he would like to return to the national team.
Neuer, who has renewed another season with Bayern, is not just another one. The discomfort that drags on the calf -he could not play in the Cup final- he was prevented from participating in the friendlies against the USA (1-2) and Finland (4-0), but he will arrive in time for the debut. “Manu is fine. He is on his way to reaching full fitness and will play against Curaçao”confirm Nagelsmann.
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A return that even his rivals celebrate. “I was hoping he would come back because he is one of my great role models. His revolutionary style makes him one of the best goalkeepers of all time. Although, having said all this, it wouldn’t be bad for us if another goalkeeper was in goal,” he acknowledged. Eloy Roomstarting goalkeeper Curacao.
“Looking back I feel pride and gratitude. Especially because on July 13, 2014We were able to fulfill our greatest dream and become world champions together,” pointed out in his ‘farewell’ the only survivor of the Germany world champion in Brazil.
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However, he hopes to continue making history. If Nagelsmann keeps his word and plays against Curacao he will equal Hugo Lloris (20) like him goalkeeper with the most games in the history of the World Cups.
“His call was undoubtedly the right decision. “I never understood why Germany didn’t continue counting on him after Euro 2024 or why he retired,” assured Dino Zoff in ‘Bild’.
I never understood why Germany didn’t continue counting on him after Euro 2024 or why he retired
He knows what he’s talking about. The Italian goalkeeper became world champion with Italy in 1982… at the age of 40: “I was the best proof that a footballer can continue performing at the highest level at an advanced age. Neuer is capable of doing the same.” We’ll see how far it goes.