Sepp Maier: Neuer’s Bayern Future Depends on Germany Retirement

The debate about a possible DFB comeback of the 2014 world champion at the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico continues, regardless of Neuer’s recent and renewed cancellation.

Bayern Munich’s captain recently stated: “The fact is that I resigned intentionally. For me, the focus is clearly on the club and what we can achieve with the team.”

Regardless, for the Munich veteran Maier, the now 39-year-old Neuer has the quality for the highest tasks. “If Manuel Neuer were fit and in top form, then he would also be an option for the national team – not out of sentimentality, but out of performance,” the former world and European champion told “Sport1”.

It is not a given that Neuer will “play at this level again” after breaking his lower leg three years ago.

Neuer, who according to Maier is once again a “fixture, leader and calmer in troubled times” for the record champions from Munich this season, has, however, made “a decision that can only be respected: full concentration on FC Bayern.”

Neuer’s contract with Munich expires in the summer; he recently linked a possible extension to his health. He emphasized that he wanted to “delay this decision a little bit.” The keeper is currently out due to a torn muscle fiber on the back of his right thigh.

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