Outstanding performance by the goalkeeper 

Manuel Neuer delivered an outstanding performance in the first-leg Champions League match against Real Madrid, as the German powerhouse Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was a key player for the German team in securing this valuable victory for the remainder of the championship. Amid the excitement of this win, which appears to have given the German team a foothold, there are rumors about the future of the team's and the national team's iconic goalkeeper.

Contract renewal rumors and responses

After the match ended and Bayern Munich's number 1 goalkeeper delivered a brilliant performance, rumors about a possible contract extension to allow him to continue playing for the German team intensified to the point that club officials and the player himself had to comment on the matter.

Max Eberl, Bayern's sporting director, commented on Neuer's contract: “He doesn't need to provide any further explanations; he just needs to stay healthy and strong. We've told him that Manu wants to play the April games. After that, we'll sit down and discuss it,” Eberl said 

Neuer's response

Neuer also had something to say on the matter: “There won't be a decision right now. I wanted to use February and March to see how I was and how I felt. Unfortunately, I've been out twice due to calf muscle injuries. That hasn't helped me, but the club and I have all the time in the world, and we're calm,” added the German goalkeeper. “It's not just about the Champions League. It's about everything. All competitions are important and crucial for us. The atmosphere within the team is also important, that everyone enjoys it. Many factors play a role, including, of course, my health. All of this is important to me. Due to injuries, I've missed a cornerstone of my game: the crucial matches in February and March. But that's just been postponed a little."

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