"We've always said he should wait until he turns 40 at the end of March. And then we'll sit down and talk things through calmly. Then he has to tell us how he feels. And we have to decide for ourselves how to proceed. He's had an outstanding season so far; he's a top goalkeeper. This injury doesn't change anything for us. In the end, we will make a decision together with Manu."
Manuel Neuer faces mounting injury concerns as Bayern Munich's 40-year-old goalkeeper deals with a reaggravated calf problem. The recurring nature of this injury raises questions about his ability to maintain his position as the club's primary keeper. Jonas Urbig has impressed as a backup and represents Bayern's future at the position. Club leadership, including board member Max Eberl, plans to have detailed discussions with Neuer about a potential contract extension once he turns 40 later in March. Bayern will assess his health, fitness, and overall season performance before making decisions about his future role, which could include shared playing time if he extends his contract.
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