Report: Bayern goalkeeper Neuer extends contract by a year

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Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with Bayern Munich for one year and is expected to remain the club's first-choice goalkeeper next season, Bild newspaper reported on Friday.

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The report said the 40-year-old would also help develop highly rated young keeper Jonas Urbig as his long-term successor. Sky had previously reported on the extension earlier this week.

Third goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has also extended his deal by another year, according to Bild.

Champions Bayern have not yet confirmed the contract extensions ahead of their final Bundesliga match of the season against Cologne on Saturday.

Neuer is in his 15th season with Bayern after joining from Schalke in 2011 for a reported fee of around €30 million ($34.9 million).

The former Germany captain, who won the 2014 World Cup with the national team, has enjoyed one of the most successful careers in Bayern's history, winning multiple Bundesliga and Champions League titles with the club.

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