Bayern Munich Extends Contracts for Two Star Goalkeepers Neuer and Ulreich by One Year Each
Bayern Munich extended contracts for veteran goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich by one year each, with the 40-year-old Neuer having made 597 appearances since 2011.
Bayern Munich has successfully extended contracts with two accomplished goalkeepers, Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich, adding one more year to each deal. The 40-year-old Neuer joined Bayern in 2011 and has become a cornerstone of the club's success, having made 597 appearances for the Bavarian giants. Ulreich, 37, previously played for Bayern from 2015-2020 before departing and returning in 2021. Though serving primarily as a backup, he has logged 104 matches for the club. Neuer commented, "I took considerable time with my decision and I'm very happy now. The goalkeepers in our team are united and constantly strive to raise our standards. We push each other and have always been fully prepared for competition." Bayern plans to gradually elevate young prospect Jonas Urbig as their primary goalkeeper in the future, which is expected to reduce playing time for both Neuer and Ulreich.
