Germany worldwide goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and his back-up Sven Ulreich have prolonged their Bayern Munich contracts till 2025, the staff introduced.
37-year-old Neuer returned from a 331-day damage lay-off on the finish of October in opposition to Darmstadt and conceded solely seven objectives in six video games earlier than signing a one-year contract extension with the German document champions precisely one month later, stories Xinhua.
“I`m happy to stay at FC Bayern for another year. After my long injury, I`m back on track,” stated Neuer, who lifted 11 titles with the Bavarians. “I really enjoy being on the pitch with this team. I am convinced that together with our supporters we can achieve our big goals in the next few years, and of course that includes the Champions League final in Munich in 2025. Knowing Sven is still by my side makes it all the nicer.”
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Ulreich has proved himself a dependable alternative for Neuer, who was sidelined with a leg fracture after a snowboarding accident. The 35-year-old first joined Bayern in 2015 and has since made 98 senior appearances for the membership.
“When I joined Bayern from Stuttgart in 2015, I never thought I would stay here for so long. I have now extended until 2025 and will continue to do my part to achieve our goals. I have had much more in common with Manuel than just a passion for football, we are friends,” Ulreich advised the membership`s web site.
Titleholders Bayern sit two factors adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen on this season`s Bundesliga and face struggling Union Berlin on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel`s males have already confirmed their place within the UEFA Champions League`s knockout stage after profitable all 4 matches in Group A thus far.
“Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich are simply a dream team. It`s fun to watch them at work every day. They support and motivate each other and exemplify the values that characterize Bayern Munich. Ulreich replaced Neuer well during his injury break and we know that we can rely on him. Since his comeback, Neuer has shown that he has lost none of his skills,” added Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen.
(With company inputs)
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