"Manuel Neuer's contract for Bayern Munich is set to expire this summer, but the veteran keeper is taking his time with the club to decide whether or not he will sign a one-year contract extension before June. Neuer himself has said that he is ready to wait until this spring to decide on his future and he's in no rush to give a definitive 'yes' or 'no.'"
""With Manu, it was always clear that his decision was mainly based on how his body felt. He knows his body better than anyone else. It's truly exceptional to play at this level at his age. There will be no pressure or deadline from our side, just open communication. Therefore, aiming for the period of March/April makes sense," Freund explained (Tz's Manuel Bonke via @iMiaSanMia)."
Manuel Neuer's contract with Bayern Munich expires this summer and he is taking time to decide on a one-year extension, planning to decide by spring. Neuer will base his decision primarily on how his body feels and is in no rush to give a definitive answer. Sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed there will be no pressure or deadline and that March/April is a sensible decision period. Neuer will turn 40 by season end and recent injuries, including metatarsal issues, factor into the decision. Jonas Urbig was signed from FC Köln as Neuer's eventual replacement and will receive more minutes; Urbig has played five matches this season and twelve last season.
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