Manuel Neuer backs out of favor Bayern Munich duo for summer move

Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer has praised Leon Goretzka and Matthijs de Ligt, two players facing an uncertain future at the German club.

Both Matthijs de Ligt and Leon Goretzka are said to be free to leave Bayern Munich this summer. While De Ligt has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Goretzka has attracted the interest of Atletico Madrid.

New Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is willing to sanction the move and its left to see if interested clubs will be able to pay the asking price before the transfer window closes.

Manuel Neuer has now had his say on the future of the duo.

The goalkeeper said, when asked about Goretzka, during a media round appearance, “I wish him all the best and of course I want him to be on the pitch with us. He’s helped us a lot and is a really great player. But in the end I don’t make these decisions.”

When asked about de Ligt’s future amid reports linking the center-back with a move to Manchester United, Neuer said, “I’ve always been very happy with him in the side. He’s a real defender who likes to tackle, gets involved in aerial duels and is always there. But of course, the club makes the decisions.”

While Goretzka is with the Bayern Munich squad in South Korea for their pre-season tour, de Ligt will return to the club’s training ground on Friday following his post-Euro 2024 break to undergo his performance diagnostics tests.