DFB farewell to Neuer
“Manu has revolutionized the goalkeeping game”
Germany's record goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is ending his career with the national soccer team. After eight major tournaments as number one, the 38-year-old 2014 world champion is calling it a day.
In future, he will only be in goal for FC Bayern Munich. Neuer announced the decision on his Instagram account on Wednesday. After Toni Kroos and Thomas Müller, Neuer is the last world champion from Rio to retire from the German team. Initial reactions were not long in coming.
Julian Nagelsmann (German national soccer coach): "Manu has shaped the goalkeeping game like no other in the history of soccer. With his saves, his saves, his playmaking and his charisma, he was more than just a back-up for the national team for almost a decade and a half. Even though I can understand Manu's decision and his motives, his departure is a great loss - both on a sporting and personal level. I often enjoyed talking to him and I'm pleased that I can continue to do so in the future. We will miss Manu in the national team!"
DFB Sports Director Rudi Völler: "In the goalkeeper country Germany, Manu stands out once again among many exceptional keepers, he has revolutionized the goalkeeping game with his style. We can only bow down to him and his achievements."
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf: "Manu's positive thinking, his incredible mentality and his authority on the pitch have always impressed me. It is difficult to put into words what he has achieved for soccer. With him, the national team has lost an outstanding goalkeeper, a strong-minded person and a great personality."
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl: "Manuel Neuer was already one of the most influential figures in German soccer and sporting history during his playing days!"
FC Bayern on Instagram: "Football Germany is eternally grateful to you!"
Marc ter Stegen (rival for DFB goalie position): "Congratulations on your career in the DFB team. Forever a world champion and a legend of German soccer!"
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