Overview
- Neuer said 1. FC Köln and Arsenal pursued him after his U19 season, but he chose to stay in Germany because breaking through abroad as a young goalkeeper felt unlikely.
- He called Thomas Müller a vital "connection player" and noted that the seat opposite him on Bayern’s team bus is now empty since Müller’s exit to Vancouver.
- The captain is recuperating from a muscle-fiber tear suffered against Mainz in mid-December and has been continuing his recovery during a stay in the Maldives.
- Bayern’s schedule brings the squad back to work in early January, putting Neuer’s short‑term fitness on the agenda as Vincent Kompany restarts training.
- Offering rare personal details, Neuer discussed daycare drop‑offs and working with a sleep coach for his son, while indicating he has not set a retirement date.