Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich’s long‑time captain, signed a new 12‑month contract on Friday, keeping the 40‑year‑old on the squad through June 2027. The deal runs parallel to fellow goalkeeper Sven Ulreich’s extension, ensuring both veteran keepers remain available for the club’s final campaign push ahead of the club’s pursuit of a record‑tying 13th title.

Neuer’s extension follows Bayern’s decisive 3‑1 win over Cologne at the Allianz Arena, a result that cemented the team’s 13th Bundesliga crown in 15 seasons. Despite starting the season’s final match from the bench, the goalkeeper expressed relief at securing his future, noting the importance of consistency both in training and high‑pressure fixtures for the club.

Under new manager Vincent Kompany, Bayern has shifted the long‑term goalkeeping reins to 22‑year‑old Jonas Urbig, with Neuer and Ulreich set to mentor the young shot‑stopper. Kompany praised their experience, saying the duo will support Urbig’s development as the club’s next generation of custodians in the season’s defensive backbone that will keep the squad competitive.

Neuer has retired from international duty after Euro 2024 but remains in talks with coach Julian Nagelsmann for a possible World Cup recall. Bayern’s 13th title came with four games to spare, underscoring the squad’s dominance. The contract secures the club’s stability while giving Neuer a final chapter at the Bundesliga’s pinnacle for the season.