On Wednesday, Bundesliga giants revealed wonderful news to the world and their legions of devoted fans, announcing on Twitter that superstar goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had signed a new five-year deal with the Bavarians.
Earlier last month, outgoing manager Pep Guardiola was rumored to be keen on luring the sweeper-keeper along with him to Man City, but now the German custodian has committed to Bayern by putting pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2021.
After signing the new deal, the World Cup winner spoke to FCB TV, giving his thoughts and reaction to his new deal.
“I couldn’t imagine signing anywhere else and I’m happy we sealed the deal now. I am looking forward to the future at Bayern,” said the 30-year-old.
NEUER EXTENDS!!! @Manuel_Neuer has signed a new 5-year-deal at #FCBayern, keeping him at the club until 2021! #MiaSanMia
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) April 20, 2016
Neuer is undoubtedly one of the hottest goalkeepers out there, being named in the 2015 FIFA FIFPro XI, with the stats even proving Maneul’s supremacy as the world’s finest shot-stopper.
Manuel Neuer: Has kept at least 50 more clean sheets (115) than any other goalkeeper in the last 7 Bundesliga seasons
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 20, 2016
Opening up about why he decided to remain with Bayern, the Mannschaft ace insisted that he’ll remain with the Bavarians until he reaches 35 (in 2021).
“I like to play in the Bundesliga; I like German football. And I want to stay at the best club.”
“Who knows what the future will bring but I’ll definitely play here until I’m 35.”
However, he refused to say he’ll retire at the Allianz Arena. Watch his interview in the video below.
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