According to a report from Sport Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), the DFB thinks that Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer will return to the German national team. After a very strong showing at the EURO 2024 competition, Neuer seems up to the task, but it could be a situation that frustrates goalkeeper-in-waiting Marc-André ter Stegen:
Internally at the DFB, they assume that Manuel Neuer wants to continue with the national team – which would be frustrating for Marc-André ter Stegen who was hoping to take over as #1 after the EUROs.
At 38-years-old, Neuer had a good season at Bayern Munich, despite some lapses. His play at the EUROs seems to have renewed the confidence of many people at this stage. However, Germany does have to balance the plight of players like Ter Stegen and Alexander Nübel when it determines what moves to make in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
Will Neuer be back with Germany?
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