Bayern Munich have had a fantastic start to the new season as they have won all of their first seven encounters across all competitions.
There were a lot of scrutiny about the Bavarians during the summer transfer window, but Vincent Kompany's men have answered every criticism with their dominant wins.
While Bayern Munich are looking like a team to beat mainly to several players stepping up to their best at the same time, but some players have got more limelight than others.
A big part of their early success this reason goes down to their stalwart in goal in Manuel Neuer, who will be turning 40 next year in March.
According to reports via the BILD, Neuer is considering a contract extension with Bayern Munich beyond 2026, when his current contract expires.
The ball is in Neuer's court as the club sees him as a crucial part of their squad under Kompany as he brings stability, experience and a lot of quality to this Bayern Munich team.
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He has kept three clean sheets this season in eight games and extending his contract will allow the German giants to take more time in figuring out his succession plan.
What did Oliver Baumann say about Bayern legend Neuer?
Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Bauman recently featured for Germany during the international break in September mainly due to Neuer's retirement from international football.
Baumann holds the 39-year-old in high regard as he labelled him as one of the top three goalkeepers in the world right now despite being in the twilight of his footballing career.
"He might clash with one or two others, like Thibaut Courtois, " Baumann told BILD when asked if Neuer is the best goalkeeper in the world. "But he definitely sets the standard; Manuel is one of the top three goalkeepers in the world.
"We have a very good relationship. I really appreciate how he's remained so human and down-to-earth as a world-class goalkeeper. Manu is above it all, both personally and athletically."
Neuer's recent form for Bayern Munich has forced many pundits and even fans to urge him to return to international football for Germany given the World Cup is happening next year.
Currently, Germany are without their designated first-choice option in Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is sidelined with injury and therefore Baumann has stepped up in his place.
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