Magath: Neuer is still the strongest goalkeeper in Germany at the age of 39. If he wants to stay, Bayern should renew his contract

After Bayern defeated Dortmund 2-1 in the German El Clasico, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer once again became the focus. On the one hand, Neuer became the player with the most wins in Bundesliga history (363 games) through his victory in this powerful duel; on the other hand, his outstanding performance has made more and more fans start to think: When the current contract expires next June, where will the five-time World's Best Goalkeeper Award winner go?

Felix Magath (72 years old) coached Schalke 04 from 2009 to 2011. He gave a clear prediction in an interview with Bild: "If Manuel wants to continue his career, I think Bayern will naturally complete the contract extension. Because I have not seen a better goalkeeper than him." According to the legendary coach's view, Neuer will decide his future at Bayern on his own.

The good news for Bayern is: Magath believes that the club's goalkeeper position is fully configured-regardless of whether Neuer renews his contract. He pointed out: "If Manuel hangs up his boots one day, Urbich is ready. Signing the latter is a wise strategic decision. The challenge now is for him to continue to grow behind Neuer, which requires the club, Neuer and Urbig to work together - so that Bayern's goalkeeper position will maintain its advantage in the short and long term. "

Regarding the issue of Neuer possibly returning to the national team for the 2026 World Cup, Magath also took a clear position: "Oliver Bowman has performed well in the national team recently, and there are other outstanding goalkeepers in Germany. However, the level of the top teams is so close, and the level of players in the World Cup is very high. It's important. And Neuer is still the strongest among German goalkeepers - he is not only the most technically proficient, but also has unparalleled mental attributes. "

Magath also used anecdotes from the Schalke period to support his appreciation of Neuer's mental strength: "He was always the leader in endurance running training back then - this is extremely unusual for a young goalkeeper, showing his consistent rigorous attitude. "

For this reason, he emphasized: "If Manuel is willing to play for the country again, I will definitely rely on his qualities as a goalkeeper and leader. Of course this only depends on the decision of the national team coach and Manuel himself. "

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