When asked whether he could call time on his career at the end of the season, Neuer suggested the possibility was becoming increasingly likely. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has hinted that the 2026-27 season could be the final campaign of his illustrious career, admitting retirement is now a strong possibility. Neuer made the comments after Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Super Cup. Asked whether it could be his final appearance in the competition, the 40-year-old Bayern captain replied, “Could be, could be.
“Now is the time to enjoy everything once again. Then I’ll see how the season goes. “I don’t play the matches to say: This is my last match now. He credited the current squad, coaching staff and the club’s continued ability to challenge for major honours for influencing that decision. Neuer is now entering his 21st Bundesliga season and has set his sights on ending his career with another Champions League triumph. The club has reportedly agreed on a rotation plan involving the two goalkeepers, allowing Urbig to gradually take on greater responsibility before eventually becoming Bayern’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Bayern have already begun planning for the post-Neuer era, with 23-year-old Jonas Urbig viewed as the long-term successor. Neuer joined Bayern in 2011 and has since established himself as one of the most decorated goalkeepers in football history, winning multiple Bundesliga titles and Champions League honours with the German giants.
But basically, I do believe that this can be the last one,” Neuer said as quoted by Goal.com. But it does look very much like I’m retiring,” he said.
The former Germany international had previously admitted that he came close to retiring before deciding to continue with Bayern.
