Following the suspension of the football leagues across the world, due to the pandemic outbreak disease, that hasn’t stopped Bayern from tieing loose ends by extending players’ contracts.
Players close to agreeing on new deals are Manuel Neuer and Thiago Alcantara. The duo is set to accept new contracts with the Bavarians following the footsteps of Thomas Muller, who had just put pen to paper recently.
According to reports, Oliver Kahn has made a positive impact on Manuel Neuer as regards his technical knowledge and negotiation skills.
News Outlets from Germany have reported that Manuel Neuer is likely to extend his contract with the club but not until 2025, as he initially stated.
Bayern Manager Hansi Flick has been supportive of the German Shotstopper all through admitting they’ve both known each other for a while. ” we discuss often, and he knows the plans I have for him, and also what’s at stake for the club.”
Fluck is also hoping, and confident David Alaba and Thiago Alcantara will also extend their deals. The manager added that he holds Neuer with high esteem, just like Alaba and Thiago, as they have been on a brilliant level.
Thiago Alcantara, on the other hand, is close to finalizing a new deal with the club as paperwork is ready for signature as talks are at a very advanced stage with only minor details to be sorted out.
Thiago is reported to sign for a decade, which will see the contract expire by the 30th of June 2023.
The Player has played a total of 227 games for Bayern, scoring 31 goals and providing 38n assists.
Written by: Olumide Akinnifesi