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Hope she doesn't mind I dug around in her archive

https://www.tumblr.com/russellradio/91643177215/manuel-neuer-is-a-different-kind-of-goalkeeper-a?source=share

Getting a seal of approval from a Bayern legend is the ultimate honor omg 🥹

It’s like Manu can’t win. He’s either too soft, too sensitive, too humble, or he’s too assertive, too egotistical, and too proud. Which one is it? In goalkeeping, as in every other position, the rules are fairly straightforward: the best plays. And for pretty much his entire career, that’s been Manu.

I don’t know how he managed it, but I’m so glad the media and the drama never truly got to him. And that’s the thing. He could’ve thrown a fit. He knows his voice has a power others don’t. He could’ve called out those goalkeepers for letting their egos get in the way—for venting to the press instead of coming to him directly. He knows he’d be listened to if he did. But that’s not who Manu is. He doesn’t like conflict. He’ll address it internally if need be, but above all he wants peace—harmony. Through all the drama, he’s conducted himself in the same way he always has, staying calm and keeping his focus on looking after the team.

I don’t know…I especially like what Kahn said about Manu being sensitive. After all, he and Oliver Kahn had such vastly different approaches to their role within the team. Oli, at least during his playing days, kind of reminds me of a Joshua Kimmich on steroids. For all of his merits, sensitive wasn’t exactly the first word you’d use to describe him. His presence loomed larger than his height. His aggression intimidated the opposition. His passion was so intense that it galvanized his teammates. They rallied around him.

I wanted to send you an ask to see how you were doing for a while, but I am rarely on Tumblr so I didn't want to send an ask without having been interacting idk I am a lil shy sometimes 🥴

I would go directly to the Manu tag, and if I saw you there, I would leave a like... I was lurking basically...

I don't know how the WC was for you, but for me, it was a bit disastrous, both my country and (sadly) Germany left far too early for my liking, but at the very least, I had the absolute pleasure of watching Manu playing for the national team one last time. Don't you think that it is incredibly legendary that Manu's last touch was a save and a boost of hope? That's so his brand, him being so valuable for both club and country... what a mensch.

The pics of him with his son and his adventures with Jonas were a highlight for me, which kinda brings me to the current state of the shipping situation 👀 personally, I believe that Manu and Jonas are adorbs and whatever they have got going on is probably making Manu the happiest he has been since Thomas left 🥺

When the news broke that Jonas would be joining the nt, I felt it in my heart that Manu had had something to do with it, he sees him as the future and how much of a grand feeling that must be...to have this icon, this legend looking at you and being like "it's you" and for him to not be passive about it, he has taken a mentor role and it totally suits him, I don't think I am ready for him to say goodbye but he surely is making sure to have a great time and to set us up for the best possible future!

Tati!!! It’s so good to hear from you 😊 I’ve been doing well and I hope you have been too! There’s never any rush to send an ask. My inbox is always open, and you can send me anything you like whether you interact with my blog or not :) I totally understand though…believe it or not, I’m really shy myself and am atrocious at sending people asks because like…what if they don’t like me or what I have to say? 🥺 so you’re not alone. Feel free to reach out whenever you feel like it/feel comfortable doing so! There’s never any pressure around here 💜 after all, sometimes it might take me a while to respond to asks myself 😅

Feel free to lurk as much or as little as you like! I’m a serial lurker myself (after all, that’s how I got my start in the fandom), so I don’t mind :)

That’s another thing you’re not alone in; I had a disastrous World Cup as well. My birth country, my home country, and Germany all had a rough go of it, albeit in different ways and stages. I’m so sorry you went through that too, and not only once, but twice! Once is enough suffering as it is 😭

But you’re right; in some ways, we were lucky. We got to see Manu at a World Cup one last time, even if it didn’t end on the happiest of notes. I love what you said; it feels so poetic that his last touch for Germany was a saved penalty ❤️ his last contribution to the national team was to give Germany hope one final time. Is there anything more fitting of a goalkeeper who has inspired faith and trust his entire career? You put it perfectly: what a mensch!

Those were the highlights for me too! After seeing Manu be a safe place for his teammates for so much of his career, it was so nice to see him let his walls come down with his safe place: his son. Gone was the stone-faced goalkeeper who had taken to the pitch; all that remained was a doting father. Like what we see with all of his Bayern babies x100.

Sometimes safe places come from unexpected sources as well. I like your take on Manu/Jonas. Whatever they’ve got going on, it’s clear they feel safe with each other and that Jonas brings out the best in Manu. That, and he’s brought Manu the joy he’s been missing since Thomas went to get the milk MLS.

It’s always nice to hear Manu veterans like you weigh in ❤️ I feel the same as well. At least as long as I’ve known him, I can’t remember a time he’s been this obsessed with a teammate. He’s just so fascinated and enraptured by Jonas. I get the sense that Manu feels protective of him too, like he sees his talent and potential but also his innocence and what the industry could do to it. He wants to watch over him—to keep him safe. We saw it at the Meisterfeier and we saw it at the World Cup; his eyes (and hands) never stray from Jonas for long. Manu showers him with attention and affection as if in the hopes that he’ll forget all about that time he had to spend isolated at Köln and on his loan spells. He’s gentle with him in the hopes that Jonas will let him in.

And Jonas soaks up all that attention like a sponge. He practically melts into it. And how could he not? Manuel Neuer, the goalkeeper he looks up to more than any other, approves of him. He makes Jonas feel special—wanted. He doesn’t have to be alone anymore. With Manu, he can let his guard down; he knows he’s safe, taken care of.

Aww I’m so glad! Also, welcome back to footyblr! Even if you just stop by now and then, we’re happy to have you 😊

I always hear that as well. Everybody tries to cast him as this egomaniacal dictator when I think in all honesty, Manu just wants to play the sport he loves as long as he’s able and vibe with his fellow goalkeepers all the while. He wants that perfect goalkeepers’ union utopia where he and his colleagues all get along and try and get the best out of each other. I’m definitely more than a little biased, but that’s my take.

I don’t think he’s always aware that it can be hard for his fellow goalkeepers to accept that they most likely won’t get much playing time under him. But he’s also super supportive of them whenever they do play (see: Yann Sommer, Sven Ulreich, Jonas Urbig), because he wants to see them succeed and wants what’s best for the team. Manu strikes me as the type of person who values peace greatly; he doesn’t do big egos. I also get the sense that, much like probably every other player, he’d rather teammates go to him first if they have an issue with him instead of going to the press about it. Ter Stegen and Nübel brought controversy—unrest. From what I can recall, the press got involved in both cases. Manu didn’t like that; he wanted things to be resolved internally.

manuelneuer:

Good question! I don’t think so though. As far as I know, the only hotel Manu owns is Forsthaus Valepp, and this is what it looks like:

Anon, you have the instincts of a private investigator; I love it 😂❤️

For reference, here’s the photos they posted of the hotel side-by-side, with Jonas’ pic on the left and Manu’s on the right:

I love that this is where we’re at now; the worst-case scenario is Manu and Jonas swapping hotel recs because their interests are so similar, and the best-case scenario is they went on holiday together. Our lives are so good 😌

is that who i think it is?!?!

A sign of life!!!