As is known, many Bayern fans opposed the transfer of Manuel Neuer from Schalke to Munich in 2011. It is surprising that today, 13 years later, the captain continues to fight hostility towards him from his own field. He now he has talked about it.
What is remembered negatively is the hostility of many fans who spoke vehemently against the transfer of the then 37-year-old player. As Manuel Neuer revealed in the newspaper “Bild”, the captain of the record champion and two-time treble winner still has to endure the hostility of some fans.
Regarding his relationship with Bayern fans and ultras, the one from Gelsenkirchen stated: “There are still groups or spectators who stop on the south curve and shout something. In away games, such as recently in Basel, there were some insults,” says Neuer.
On January 6, 2024, the current German champions played a friendly match in Switzerland against the Swiss first division team, which ended 1-1.
Neuer: “For me it is important how the entire fan community sees me”
“I hope the relationship has improved. But for me it is important how the entire fan community sees me. Let them know how I work at the club, what I always try to achieve for Bayern and what added value I bring to the team. What is also very important for me is the response I receive from the club and the team, as well as the support, which is very great,” says the eleven-time German champion, who in 503 played between the posts for Munich. Competitive games continued, he continued.
“I'm very grateful for that too. Things have evolved very positively since 2011. I am very proud to be part of the Bayern family,” concludes the captain. Neuer has a contract in Munich until June 30, 2025.
In theory, this gives the goalkeeper the opportunity to play in a second “home final”, as the final will be played at the Munich Arena in 2025.
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By Daniel Glaser