"Within the DFB, there are voices trying to convince Julian Nagelsmann of a Manuel Neuer comeback. Two conditions would have to be met for that to happen: Marc-André ter Stegen would not get game time at Barcelona or another club after his return from injury. And: Nagelsmann would have to be willing to approach Neuer and convince him to return. Neuer's international retirement in August 2024 was not entirely voluntary. Bayern's management could publicly support Neuer to return to the national team."
"In a way, the 39-year-old goalkeeper's decision paid off and in a way it hasn't. The result of Neuer's focus has been a scintillating run of form for 'Die Rekordmeister', recently picking up a man of the match award in Bayern's Champions League clash against the reigning champions, PSG. Although, as Neuer's rich vein of form continues, so do the persistent rumours linking him to a return to the German national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup."
Manuel Neuer retired from international duty after the 2024 UEFA Euros to focus on his Bayern Munich career. The 39-year-old goalkeeper has produced a strong run of form for Bayern, earning a man of the match award in a Champions League game versus PSG. Persistent rumours link Neuer to an international comeback ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A reported plan inside the DFB requires two conditions: Marc-André ter Stegen must lack club game time after returning from injury, and Julian Nagelsmann must be willing to persuade Neuer to reverse his retirement. Relations between Neuer and Nagelsmann have been strained since the sacking of Bayern goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic.
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