Manuel Neuer: German goalkeeper retires from international football

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football.

The 2014 World Cup winner has made 124 appearances, with his final appearance for Germany coming last month in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. defeated by Spain.

The 38-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper made his international debut in 2009 and has featured in eight major tournaments.

Neuer begins Germany’s overall victory at the World Cup while leading Argentina in Brazil and was named captain ahead of the 2018 World Cup, a role he held until being replaced by Ilkay Gundogan earlier this year.

Gundogan also announced his retirement from international football this week – both announcements came after midfielder Toni Kroos announced his retirement from football following Germany’s home Euros.

Neuer will continue his club career after signing a new deal agreed to stay at Bayern until 2025 last year.