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Marc-Andre ter Stegen understands why Manuel Neuer did not congratulate him on becoming Germany’s new #1

Much has been made of the presumed rivalry between Manuel Neuer and Marc André ter Stegen. The former enjoyed his breakout first and established himself as Germany’s undisputed first choice goalkeeper, but Ter Stegen’s rise as the main goalkeeper at…

By Frank Mo · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Marc-Andre ter Stegen confirmed Manuel Neuer has not contacted him to congratulate him on becoming Germany's number one.
Ter Stegen noted he had not reached out either, acknowledging Neuer recently became a father for the second time.
Germany manager Jürgen Klopp selected ter Stegen as the starting goalkeeper ahead of a fixture against the Netherlands.

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Marc-Andre ter Stegen addressed questions regarding Manuel Neuer ahead of Germany's upcoming match against the Netherlands. Speaking alongside new national team manager Jürgen Klopp, the 34-year-old goalkeeper confirmed that Neuer had not contacted him to congratulate him on becoming Germany's primary goalkeeper.

Ter Stegen explained that Neuer recently became a father for the second time, noting that he had also not reached out to his former teammate. The Ajax loanee praised the 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper as a German football legend and expressed deep respect for his career accomplishments.

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