Manuel Neuer is widely expected to bring his illustrious career to an end in the summer of 2027, when his contract with Bayern Munich expires.
Sky Germany goes as far as to report that the 40-year-old’s retirement next summer is considered “99.9 percent certain”.
However, the Bayern Munich captain is not considering an earlier retirement as a result of the foot injury he suffered during his side’s 2-1 win over Mainz, the report adds.
Neuer is expected to remain sidelined until January, with Jonas Urbig set to deputise for him, as he has done on several occasions this season.
Despite facing hefty competition from the 23-year-old, the veteran goalkeeper is expected to return as the German champions’ “undisputed first-choice goalkeeper”, according to Bild.