Neuer arrives in Munich

Munich - There was plenty of media interest as Manuel Neuer arrived in Munich on Wednesday to successfully complete a medical examination in Munich before signing his agreed five-year deal with FC Bayern.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge, my first training sessions and the training camp," said Neuer upon the ( Read more... )

Vienna - Following confirmation of his transfer from FC Schalke 04 to FC Bayer München on Wednesday evening, Manuel Neuer spoke about the reasons for his move and his new goals with Germany's most successful club.

Question: Herr Neuer, how relieved are you that your future has finally been sorted out?

Manuel Neuer: The whole thing ( Read more... )

In his final game for Schalke 04 in May, he helped the Royal Blues to victory in the DFB Cup final in Berlin
Things did not go so well for Schalke in the Bundesliga, where they finished a lowly 14th
Neuer and co. hit the headlines with a fine run in the Champions League, only ended by Manchester United in the semi-finals

Munich - FC Bayern ( Read more... )

The Bavarian giants have agreed a fee with Schalke for the services of Manuel Neuer and will now negotiate personal terms with the highly-rated goalkeeper

By Luke Matthews

Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to bring Schalke's Manuel Neuer to the Allianz Arena, according to Bild.

The Bavarian giants will pay €18 million upfront for the 25-year-old ( Read more... )

Question: You mentioned Neuer's performance. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was also full of praise...

Rangnick: We didn't need that performance to realise that he's world class. For me, there are no better goalkeepers in Europe, or anywhere else for that matter.

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Manuel Neuer - Top of the Match

9.0

He was a one-man army for Schalke, who relied solely on his brilliance to stay in the game as long as they did. Displayed his wares early on with a string of fine saves both from shots and coming out of his goal. He was also authoritative with high balls into the area and led from the front as every captain should ( Read more... )

Interesting video about Neuer and his future: Click here to watch

Bayern preparing Neuer bid
Hoeness does not expect to have to pay an 'astronomical price'

Bayern Munich plan to begin negotiations to sign Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and do not expect to be required to pay an 'astronomical price'.
The Germany international has long been linked with a move to the Allianz Arena and he recently confirmed that he ( Read more... )

[...]Van der Sar was appreciative of the display of Schalke counterpart Manuel Neuer, who has been touted as a potential replacement for the Dutchman when he steps down at the end of the season.

It now appears 25-year-old Neuer is bound for Bayern Munich instead but Van der Sar said: "Neuer played really well."

"I haven't seen a lot of him because I ( Read more... )

Manuel Neuer was pleased to earn the praise of Sir Alex Ferguson, but was left 'irritated' by Schalke's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United.

United secured a comfortable first-leg advantage in their UEFA Champions League semi-final after a dominant performance in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday evening.

But for Neuer's heroics in goal, the Red Devils could have ( Read more... )