Overview
- Schalke officials Axel Hefer and sporting director Frank Baumann publicly said the club would not block a post‑playing return and are open to involving Neuer in a non‑playing role.
- Neuer has told interviewers he feels deep personal ties to Gelsenkirchen while also calling Bavaria a second home, but he has not announced any decision about his future.
- Multiple reports say Neuer is likely to retire after this season, making discussions about a new role the immediate question for both clubs.
- His recent return to the Veltins Arena drew loud boos from Schalke fans, a sign that a homecoming would be emotionally charged and could complicate reintegration.
- Bayern leadership, cited via reporting that references club chairman Herbert Hainer, want to keep Neuer involved and commentators assess a Munich‑based role as the more probable outcome which could shape how both clubs handle former players and fan relations.