Manuel Neuer has called time on his international career with Germany following their quarterfinal exit at the 2024 European Championship.
The goalkeeper made his international debut for Die Mannschaft in 2009 and went on to make 124 appearances, featuring at four World Cups and four European Championships.
“The day had to come at some point. Today my career with the German national team ends,” Neuer said in a video on his Instagram. “Everyone who knows me knows that this decision wasn’t easy for me. I made my debut over 15 years ago against the UAE and was so nervous back then.
“We had many ups and downs. The highlight was obviously the world cup win in Brazil. When I look back today, I’m very proud and grateful to have stood with my teammates on the pitch and to have been captain for seven years. To crown my career, I was able to come back from injury and play at a home Euros.”