Bayern Munich has renewed the agreements of two goalkeepers.
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Bayern Munich Secures Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich for Another Five Seasons
In a move that pleases the Bavarian faithful, Bayern Munich has sealed contract extensions for its trusted goalkeepers, Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich, keeping them at the Allianz Arena until the summer of 2025.
The evergreen Neuer, at 37 years old, joined Bayern from Schalke in 2011, setting the club back €30 million. Over a decade with the Bundesliga titans, he's amassed an impressive 494 matches under his belt, preventing 389 goals and recording 236 clean sheets. Despite missing the 2023 season due to injury, Neuer has bounced back with a vengeance, featuring in six matches with 3 clean sheets since his return.
Meanwhile, Ulreich, 35, joined Bayern from Stuttgart in 2015 for a comparatively moderate €3.5 million. He took a season-long detour to Hamburg but returned to Munich with a refreshed determination. Ulreich has now played 98 matches for Bayern, conceding 110 goals while maintaining 32 clean sheets. This season, he's been between the posts for 12 matches, tallying 3 clean sheets.
The extended contracts come at a time when Neuer's continued leadership is crucial for Bayern's defense, offering stability during transitional phases. His extended tenure allows the club to focus on long-term goalkeeper targets, delaying immediate recruitment needs. Ulreich remains a reliable understudy, holding down the fort in Neuer's absence.
With this move, the defending champions can eyes on new conquests while enhancing the steadfastness of their core.
- Manuel Neuer, extending his contract until 2025, has played 494 matches for Bayern Munich, preventing 389 goals and recording 236 clean sheets.
- At 37 years old, Neuer, initially costing €30 million from Schalke in 2011, has contributed significantly to Bayern's success in sports-analysis.
- Despite conceding 110 goals in 98 matches, Sven Ulreich's extended contract reflects his value as a reliable understudy for Neuer in sports.
- The extended contracts for Neuer and Ulreich will allow Bayern Muenchen to concentrate on future goalkeeper targets in sports-analysis, delaying immediate recruitment needs.
