Manuel Neuer has confirmed his retirement from worldwide soccer with Germany following a 15-year profession with Die Mannschaft.
Neuer, who made 124 appearances for his nation, follows Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller and Ilkay Gundogan in hanging up their boots on the worldwide stage.
The Bayern Munich captain performed 39 occasions throughout eight main tournaments, together with his closing outing for his nation coming in a 2-1 defeat to eventual winners Spain within the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Neuer was additionally a part of Joachim Low’s World Cup successful squad in 2014, preserving 4 clear sheets and scooping the match’s Golden Glove award.
Throughout his 124 appearances, Neuer managed 51 shutouts and conceded 118 occasions, enjoying 11,100 minutes for his nation and successful 81 of these matches.
Neuer finishes his worldwide profession as Germany’s fifth-highest look maker, with solely Lukas Podolski (130), Muller (131), Miroslav Klose (137) and Lothar Matthaus (150) managing extra caps for his or her nation.
“Trying again at present, I’m stuffed with delight and gratitude! Not least as a result of we met on thirteenth July 2014, we have been in a position to fulfil our huge dream and collectively turned world champions in Brazil,” Neuer wrote.
“For a complete of seven years and 61 video games, I used to be allowed – as much as my harm – to guide the German nationwide crew as captain on the sphere. An honour that I recognize each time.
“This yr’s dwelling European Championship was one other spotlight, even when it sadly wasn’t sufficient for the title. As a result of, in each second, I felt a really particular euphoria and cohesion everywhere in the nation. Let’s maintain that in thoughts!
“Many due to all of the workers, supervisors, coaches and in addition fellow gamers who’ve supported me since my debut within the nationwide crew on 02. Joined June 2009!
“And I particularly need to thanks, pricey followers, for supporting me all these years! I liked sporting the nationwide crew jersey.”
His retirement clears the best way for long-time back-up Marc Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona, who is predicted to take over from the Bayern captain as Germany’s primary.
