Manuel Neuer

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer: Joining Manchester United was never an option

The German stopper has claimed he will not be arriving at Old Trafford in the summer and insists his side were too open against Sir Alex Ferguson's charges

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has confirmed he will not be joining Manchester United in the summer, insisted a switch to Old Trafford was "never an option".

The German international pulled off a string of fine saves to keep Schalke's deficit to two goals in their semi-final first-leg tie.

Having been previously revealed as a candidate to replace United's retiring first choice, Edwin van der Sar, the 23-year-old, who is thought to be joining fellow Bundesliga side Bayern Munich this summer, has dismissed any move to replace the Dutchman.

"Manchester United was never an option for me. I will focus now on my performances and my team, all the other things don't matter at the moment," Neuer told Sky Germany.

Neuer was disappointed with his team's performance in the 2-0 defeat to United, a result which leaves their chances of reaching the Champions League final looking doubtful.

"We played with too much respect in the beginning. We knew of course that Manchester [United] are a big team but Inter were too. Today we wasn't as strong as the quarter-final. We weren't compact enough," he added."

The highly-rated keeper also stated that playing at Old Trafford for the first-leg may have given Schalke a better advantage.

"The fans know we've done big thing in reaching the semis. But this doesn't count in such a match, you want to win there. Maybe it would have been better to have an away match first," Neuer concluded.

Sir Alex Ferguson reserved special praise for Neuer following his heroic performance in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday evening, saying: "Manuel Neuer is unbelievable. That was the best performance I've ever seen from a goalkeeper in a a match against us."

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer: Joining Manchester United was never an option - Goal.com

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I think that pretty much clears that up - unfortunately..... :(

....but you never know :nervous:
 
Red Hand Devil said:
The German stopper has claimed he will not be arriving at Old Trafford in the summer and insists his side were too open against Sir Alex Ferguson's charges

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has confirmed he will not be joining Manchester United in the summer, insisted a switch to Old Trafford was "never an option".

The German international pulled off a string of fine saves to keep Schalke's deficit to two goals in their semi-final first-leg tie.

Having been previously revealed as a candidate to replace United's retiring first choice, Edwin van der Sar, the 23-year-old, who is thought to be joining fellow Bundesliga side Bayern Munich this summer, has dismissed any move to replace the Dutchman.

"Manchester United was never an option for me. I will focus now on my performances and my team, all the other things don't matter at the moment," Neuer told Sky Germany.

Neuer was disappointed with his team's performance in the 2-0 defeat to United, a result which leaves their chances of reaching the Champions League final looking doubtful.

"We played with too much respect in the beginning. We knew of course that Manchester [United] are a big team but Inter were too. Today we wasn't as strong as the quarter-final. We weren't compact enough," he added."

The highly-rated keeper also stated that playing at Old Trafford for the first-leg may have given Schalke a better advantage.

"The fans know we've done big thing in reaching the semis. But this doesn't count in such a match, you want to win there. Maybe it would have been better to have an away match first," Neuer concluded.

Sir Alex Ferguson reserved special praise for Neuer following his heroic performance in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday evening, saying: "Manuel Neuer is unbelievable. That was the best performance I've ever seen from a goalkeeper in a a match against us."

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer: Joining Manchester United was never an option - Goal.com

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I think that pretty much clears that up - unfortunately..... :(

....but you never know :nervous:
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I don't believe a word of that, they've got his age wrong for starters.

Ok maybe i'm choosing not to want to believe a word of it!
 
Lailiani said:
It was clear long before but since when do reason and truth stop the typical muppets?
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We all live in hope my friend - even if its a long shot!

The scary thing is, with out-field players there's a few who are exactly on the same world-class level - Messi, Ronaldo & Rooney(on a night like last nite) for instance, but with the Goal-keepin department - who's next to near the quality of Neuer? Who would be an adequate alternative to him....

....answer is - there isnt a goal-keeper anywhere near his quality & we've gotta pick the best of the 2nd tier available... i'm not that impressed with the 2nd tier now after watchin yer man last nite!
 
Bayern Munich has been the only one team which showed an interest and made an offer
 
R_Nick said:
SAF told him to say that during their chat over a bottle of red last night.
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Glasgow Champagne

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Neuer would sign anything after drinkin that shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit....
 
From yer one Hayley McQueen from Sky Sports News:

Neuer hasn't yet done a deal with Bayern Munich, Bayern president says negotiations haven't started but are imminent. Let battle commence!
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Come on Fergie/Gill et al, turn his head and seal the deal after the second leg next week!
 
It will be sorta unprofessional to announce where he is going before the end of the season esp to a rival club (Bayern Munich); the league is not over yet. And if he is coming here, it has to be said after the tie is over. You cant possibly say you are considering to join a team that you are playing against at the moment. Maybe he is considering more than one offers and cant say anything about them to public as part of negotiation terms.
 
The Taurean said:
And the entire thread is about that.:eek:
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Oh no, that's not what the whole thread is about - that was only part of it.

The whole thread is about him moving to Bayern. Obviously, they are angry, feel betrayed and some of them are even sporting Tim Wiese avatars. They call him Judas because he has always said he's Schalke born and bread and yet he wants to leave. They are also unhappy that he's announcement that he won't extend his contract came shortly before an important game. Also, they think he was lying when he pretended that only through Horst Heldt he knew from Bayer's interested although it has been clear for about a year that Bayern want him.

They are also very angry that he has ruled out a move abroad because this will improve Bayern's position when it comes to discussing a transfer fee.
 
Niall said:
From yer one Hayley McQueen from Sky Sports News:



Come on Fergie/Gill et al, turn his head and seal the deal after the second leg next week!
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If Fergie really wants him, I can't see him not trying to make a decent bid, even if Bayern is his first choice.
 
Red Hand Devil said:
The German stopper has claimed he will not be arriving at Old Trafford in the summer and insists his side were too open against Sir Alex Ferguson's charges

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has confirmed he will not be joining Manchester United in the summer, insisted a switch to Old Trafford was "never an option".

The German international pulled off a string of fine saves to keep Schalke's deficit to two goals in their semi-final first-leg tie.

Having been previously revealed as a candidate to replace United's retiring first choice, Edwin van der Sar, the 23-year-old, who is thought to be joining fellow Bundesliga side Bayern Munich this summer, has dismissed any move to replace the Dutchman.

"Manchester United was never an option for me. I will focus now on my performances and my team, all the other things don't matter at the moment," Neuer told Sky Germany.

Neuer was disappointed with his team's performance in the 2-0 defeat to United, a result which leaves their chances of reaching the Champions League final looking doubtful.

"We played with too much respect in the beginning. We knew of course that Manchester [United] are a big team but Inter were too. Today we wasn't as strong as the quarter-final. We weren't compact enough," he added."

The highly-rated keeper also stated that playing at Old Trafford for the first-leg may have given Schalke a better advantage.

"The fans know we've done big thing in reaching the semis. But this doesn't count in such a match, you want to win there. Maybe it would have been better to have an away match first," Neuer concluded.

Sir Alex Ferguson reserved special praise for Neuer following his heroic performance in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday evening, saying: "Manuel Neuer is unbelievable. That was the best performance I've ever seen from a goalkeeper in a a match against us."

Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer: Joining Manchester United was never an option - Goal.com

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I think that pretty much clears that up - unfortunately..... :(

....but you never know :nervous:
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He's not about to come out and say that United is an option halfway through a CL semi-final after his team were made to look like a pub team. Means nothing to me.

He was immense last night, the first time I've truly paid attention to him. Reminded me of the Great Dane with his commanding of the box and ability to make himself huge when faced with one on ones.

Count me a muppet when it comes to his transfer....
 
Red Defence said:
Does that mean we weren't a team/country he would consider moving to or does it mean that we weren't one of the options (ie we didn't make an offer) available to him? :confused:
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It probably means he has already decided on joining a team that is most likely Bayern.
 
davisjw said:
He's not about to come out and say that United is an option halfway through a CL semi-final after his team were made to look like a pub team. Means nothing to me.

He was immense last night, the first time I've truly paid attention to him. Reminded me of the Great Dane with his commanding of the box and ability to make himself huge when faced with one on ones.

Count me a muppet when it comes to his transfer....
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Yeah "muppet" but he came out & said United's not an option tho, why say anything at all if he didnt mean it. He's off to Bayern unless there's a miracle change of mind because as anyone who's from Germany on here or pays attention to the Bundesliga will tell you, its common knowledge for quite sometime that he's off to Bayern!
 
MrMarcello said:
:confused:
The club tried to sign Senna in 2006, Hargreaves came in 2007.
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Went after Hargreaves in 2006 too. I suppose "became available" wasn't true, but Fergie certainly had his head turned.
 
I don't really give a feck about how good he is if doesn't want to come here.

He has shrugged Fergie's praise everytime.Looks like a man high up his arse as well.

He is pretty good though.
 
I read the Schalke forum, very decent guys and all praising our team, saying we did brilliantly and deserved the win.

As for Neuer, they would obviously prefer if he would move to United, as we would prefer our players not to move to Chelsea or Arsenal, but rather abroad
 
I like how when a journalist links a player to United we all call BS but when a journalist links a player to a different club that we want, we all believe it.

As has already been said, if Bayern can't make it into the CL and their stars leave, there is very little chance that Neuer will go there, has he ever actually come out and said 'I want to stay in Germany' ?? I can't find that quote anywhere, a search of 'Neuer wants to stay in Germany' brings back headlines of 'Neuer wants to stay in Germany' but when you click and read, they all say this;

"I definitely want to win the Bundesliga once in my career," he said.

"I can go abroad twice a year, once for a summer holiday and once for a winter holiday, but whether I need to go abroad to play football - some players say you do, but I see things differently."
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That's it, he wants to win the Bundesliga once at some point in his career, and doesn't know whether or not he needs to go abroad to play football. He is aware some players say that you need to go abroad at some point in your career, but he isn't sure. That doesn't rule it out... I haven't seen a quote yet that says 'I want to stay in Germany.'

Plus the Bayern fans have already created some tension with him with banners at the game saying he isn't welcome there and I doubt he wants to play in a side that isn't in the Champions League which may be the case with Bayern next year, I don't think he would want to risk his German number 1 spot to Adler who will be playing in the CL. Yesterday Ferguson didn't say that he was going to Bayern, he said he thought he was going to Bayern but you never know. Is what he said. That 'but you never know' is enough to tell me that he is having thoughts.

On top of that, he's just come out and said that it's up to his club where he plays anyway which means that we can put a bid in and he may come here.

If the quotes are there and I've just missed them then fair enough.
 
Frankly I don't mind as long as we get one of either De Gea or Neuer. The latter looks very unlikely.
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Yeah "muppet" but he came out & said United's not an option tho, why say anything at all if he didnt mean it. He's off to Bayern unless there's a miracle change of mind because as anyone who's from Germany on here or pays attention to the Bundesliga will tell you, its common knowledge for quite sometime that he's off to Bayern!
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If we've not made a bid, we're not an option
 
Lynk said:
Frankly I don't mind as long as we get one of either De Gea or Neuer. The latter looks very unlikely.
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No offence to De Gea, but its a poor second choice goin by Neuer's performance last nite, he blew goal-keepin performances out of the water.

We'd be set if we were able to get him. I think we're all fretting about what happened with dodgy goal-keepers when Pete retired, hope to God the same shit doesnt happen again. It guts me to think about how many more Champs Leagues we could have won with VDS here... Barthez & Howard scuppered some great opportunities to claim the biggest prize :(

I think Neuer's crazy to turn United down, given that United will always compete for all trophies every year & with this young team Fergie's assembling - the sky's the limit for the club & us the fans :devil:
 
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