Source: REUTERS/ANGELIKA WARMUTH
[Saba Sports News] German media reports state that
Manuel Neuer intends to start in the game between Bayern Munich and Mainz right
after the international break, marking his comeback. Additionally, Neuer aims
to utilise the match against Mainz as preparation for the upcoming Champions
League group stage fixture against Galatasaray. As per the reports, Bayern
Munich chose not to bring in a goalkeeper who could directly compete with Neuer
for the starting position during the summer transfer window. Instead, they
signed Daniel Peretz, a promising talent. Neuer’s performances in the upcoming
weeks will determine whether Bayern Munich can continue relying on the
37-year-old German goalkeeper for the foreseeable future. Neuer’s contract with
Bayern Munich is set to expire in 2024, and he currently earns an annual
after-tax salary of €20 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in
the team.