Bayern Munich veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from the German national team. At the age of 38 after the final tournament, Football Euro 2024.
Neuer posted a video on his Instagram confirming his retirement from the German national team. Ending his 124-game career with the German national team. Which began in 2009 spanning 15 years.
“Thank you Germany, I love wearing the national team’s jersey.” Neuer wrote in German on Instagram. ” I feel physically fit and of course I would love to play in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. But at the same time, I believe now is the right time to take the next step and focus fully on Bayern Munich in the future. ” UFABET
Neuer made his senior Germany debut in 2009, in a 7-2 win over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on June 2, and has been a regular in major tournaments since the 2010 World Cup, consistently ranking as Germany’s number one.
Neuer’s departure from Germany after Euro 2024 follows the departures of Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller and Ilkay Gundogan. Paving the way for Marc-Andre ter Stegen to step up as the new No. 1 at the age of 32.
Neuer is one of the most highly regarded goalkeepers of the modern era. Having enjoyed great success with Bayern Munich and winning one trophy with Germany, the 2014 World Cup.
For the record of most appearances for the German national team. Neuer is fifth with 124 games, behind Lukas Podolski (130 games), Thomas Müller (131 games), Miroslav Klose (137 games) and the record holder Lothar Matthäus (150 games).