FRANKFURT: World Cup-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has extended his Bayern Munich contract for a further five years.

The 30-year-old tied hks future with the German champions until 2021, which would complete 10 years since since arrival from Schalke in 2011.

Neuer, whose previous deal was due to expire in the summer of 2019, follows team-mates Jerome Boateng, Thomas Muller, David Alaba and Javi Martinez in committing his future to the club.

In his five years so far he has won three Bundesliga titles, two cups and the Champions League.

Bayern remain on course for the treble this year, holding a seven-point lead at the top of the table, through to the final of the cup, courtesy of Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Werder Bremen, and in the last four of the Champions League, where they will face Atletico Madrid.

Neuer said on the club website: “I feel at home at Bayern and am happy that we have now got everything sorted. I am looking forward to the future with Bayern.”

Chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: “He is the best keeper in the world and we are completely happy with his performances.

Carlo Ancelotti will replace Pep Guardiola as Bayern boss in the summer.

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