Manuel Neuer
40-Year-Old
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
GTD
Injury Calf
Est. Return 6/14/2026
Expected to start opener
Neuer (calf) has returned to full team training and is expected to start Germany's World Cup opener against Curacao on Sunday after taking his place in goal during Tuesday's session with the outfield players, according to BILD.
ANALYSIS
Neuer joined the group for the first time on Monday at Germany's base camp in Winston-Salem, completing the full goalkeeping session before taking the decisive step on Tuesday of stepping between the posts for the team's training match. Oliver Baumann had started both warm-up fixtures against Finland and the United States while the federation managed Neuer's calf carefully, but his full reintegration into the group training program effectively confirms his starting role for the tournament opener barring any unforeseen setback.
Neuer joined the group for the first time on Monday at Germany's base camp in Winston-Salem, completing the full goalkeeping session before taking the decisive step on Tuesday of stepping between the posts for the team's training match. Oliver Baumann had started both warm-up fixtures against Finland and the United States while the federation managed Neuer's calf carefully, but his full reintegration into the group training program effectively confirms his starting role for the tournament opener barring any unforeseen setback.
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Managed carefully by staff
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Could extend playing career
Neuer is considering signing a new deal with Bayern Munich, according to Bild.
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Neuer is 39 years old, but it seems the goalkeeper isn't thinking about ending his career any time soon. He's considering extending his playing days beyond 2026 and signing a new contract with the Bavarian club. He's set to become a free agent next summer.
Neuer is 39 years old, but it seems the goalkeeper isn't thinking about ending his career any time soon. He's considering extending his playing days beyond 2026 and signing a new contract with the Bavarian club. He's set to become a free agent next summer.