Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer – “Champions League is my big goal” – Süddeutsche.de

Manuel Neuer feels in the election to the world footballer not as a favorite, even though he no longer sees himself only as pure goalkeeper. Speaking to the bedroom he explains what he wants to make up League in Berlin in the final of the Champions – and what was his favorite scene in the World Cup.

From Christof Kneer

On January 12, 2015 Manuel Neuer will be in Zurich with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on stage when the “FIFA World Player of the Year 2014″ will be announced. The mere presence of a goalkeeper considered a sensation at the gala, traditional artists and offensive players are excellent in.

“This is an honor for me, I’m also proud of it,” says Manuel Neuer in big financial statements interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung (Christmas Edition). He was favorite in this election but “certainly not,” said Neuer, “the other two players are global brands that have since surely benefits.”

The 2014 was “perhaps my best year” was, says New and makes it especially the philosophy of his game club coach Pep Guardiola responsible. “In my risky game it is important that I feel these extreme support the trainer says” New, “which helps me to meet on the field the right decisions. Peps philosophy is good for my goalkeeping, and with this confidence and this Safety I go then whatever the national team. “

His playing style founded New with a” helper instinct, I’m not doing this for me, or because it looks so great “. He sees himself as “no more than pure goalkeeper,” said Neuer. “I am a mitspielender goalkeeper”.

In 2015, targeting at New winning the Champions League, the final will be held this time in Berlin. “In 2012 we have failed to win the title in their own city,” said Neuer, “but now we want to win the title in their own country. The Champions League is my big goal for next year.”

In addition, the goalkeeper silencing all those who fear that he could in two years, according to a possible victory at the European Championships in France, to end his career with the national team. So he had a decision “not on the screen,” said Neuer, “as long as I’m number one, I’ll German guard gate.”