'Call it a day, Manu!' - Bayern Munich legend Sepp Maier urges Manuel Neuer to retire in 2027 after latest injury setback against Mainz
Bayern Munich goalkeeping icon Sepp Maier has urged veteran shot-stopper Manuel Neuer to hang up his gloves at the end of the 2026-27 campaign. The advice comes after the 40-year-old suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz.
On November 7, 2026, in Mainz, Germany, during a Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern Munich, Max Eberl, the sporting director of FC Bayern Munich, firmly rejected the idea of promoting Jonas Urbig to the starting goalkeeper position despite Manuel Neuer's injury. The incident occurred when Neuer suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during the match, potentially sidelining him for up to two months.
The 23-year-old Urbig, who joined from FC Köln and is under contract until 2029, will serve as the reliable substitute while Neuer focuses on his rehabilitation ahead of the new year. Eberl, speaking to reporters, stated unequivocally "No" when asked if Urbig would replace Neuer as the team's primary goalkeeper. Despite Bernays' trust in the young shot-stopper, the internal structure of the team remains unchanged, with Urbig maintaining his role as the backup goalkeeper.
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