Manuel Neuer Contract Extension Rumors Denied by FC Bayern
Christoph Freund Dismisses Rumors
FC Bayern sporting director **Christoph Freund** has denied rumors that captain **Manuel Neuer**'s contract extension has already been finalized.
Contract Extension Rumors
On Friday morning, the **Münchner Abendzeitung** reported that **FC Bayern** and **Manuel Neuer** have agreed to extend his expiring contract until **2027**. According to the report, the **40-year-old** No. 1 will share playing time with backup goalkeeper **Jonas Urbig** next season.
- **Manuel Neuer** is 40 years old
- His contract was set to expire
- **FC Bayern** denied contract extension rumors
"I'm a bit surprised," says **Christoph Freund**, as he dismisses the rumours surrounding **Manuel Neuer** at **FC Bayern**
Official Stance
**Christoph Freund**'s statement indicates that there is no official agreement in place for **Manuel Neuer**'s contract extension.
