Manuel Neuer rules out German national team return

Manuel Neuer has ruled out any possibility of coming out of international retirement.

Thomas Kroth, the agent of Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer, recently said that his client would be open to returning to the German national team for next year’s World Cup if asked. 

Now, however, 39-year-old Neuer has effectively shut down any speculation about an international comeback.

“First of all, I wasn’t even asked,” Neuer told reporters on Wednesday, describing his decision to step back from international duty as a “conscious” one.

“It’s therefore not even on the table for me. I’m focusing on my club, Bayern Munich – we have plenty to achieve there,” added the veteran goalkeeper.

“Right now, I’m not thinking at all about whether or how Manuel Neuer could return to the national team.”

Neuer announced his international retirement after Euro 2024.