Neuer doesn’t shy away from the question and reveals whether he would like to wear the shirt of a Brazilian giant
Alemão recovers from injury at Bayern Munich.
German Manuel Neuer is, without a doubt, one of the most outstanding goalkeepers in the history of football. Some even claim that he is the best of all time, thanks to the revolution he promoted in the position. However, this discussion about his place in history comes just as Neuer, at 37, is entering the final phase of his career as a professional athlete, leaving an indelible mark on Bayern Munich and the German national team.
Neuer hasn’t played since 2022
His absence from the field since the end of the 2022 World Cup , when he suffered a leg injury, is about to complete a year. The goalkeeper, despite trying hard in training, still faces challenges in terms of jumping and shooting due to this injury. This situation has generated concern among his fans, including those in Brazil, where Neuer has gained affection and respect, especially due to the 2014 World Cup.
Neuer praised Rafinha
In an interview with the Gol Contra channel in 2020, Neuer highlighted his friendship with Brazilian Rafinha , praising the latter’s time at Flamengo .
“ There are so many (Brazilians I played for), but Rafinha. I’ve been friends with him for a long time. We’ve been playing together since 2005, we played together at Schalke 04. We’ve been together for many years and I also know every member of his family. I was very sad to see him leave, but he did a great job at Flamengo. He won the Libertadores, the Brazilian Championship, I’m very happy for him… It’s a great career and for me that’s fantastic .”
Would Neuer play in Brazilian football?
At the time, the archer was asked about the possibility of defending Flamengo’s colors, and he did not rule out this idea.
“ In a few years, who knows? Anything can happen in football .
This hypothesis of seeing Manuel Neuer in Brazilian football would, without a doubt, be an exciting opportunity for Brazilian fans and for the player himself, who would continue his career in an environment where he has already won many admirers. We just have to wait and see how this story unfolds, since in the world of football, as Neuer mentioned, “anything is possible”.
