Manuel Neuer has returned to goalkeeper training with Germany after recovering from a calf injury that had disrupted his end of season with Bayern Munich.
Germany made an impressive start to their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 4-0 victory over Finland in a friendly on Sunday, and several Bayern Munich players played key roles in the success.
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown insisted his full attention remained on Germany's upcoming 2026 World Cup campaign after reports linked him with a move to Bayern Munich.
SC Paderborn secured promotion to the Bundesliga after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Monday night, ending their 29-year stay in the German top flight.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann refused to confirm or deny rumours suggesting Manuel Neuer was set to return from international retirement to join Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Germany left it late in Stuttgart as Deniz Undav came off the bench to seal a 2-1 friendly victory over Ghana, extending their winning run to seven matches.