A group of Bayern Munich ultra supporters have issued a ‘code of conduct’ to recent signing Manuel Neuer.
Officials for the club and a group of supporters’ representatives had held round table talks earlier this month concerning the player, who had spent 20 years at rival club Schalke 04.
As a result of this, both sides reached an agreement that in the future, all official fan clubs and Ultra representatives who were present at the talks will regard Manuel Neuer as a full member of the FC Bayern Munich team, and he should be treated with due respect.
However, a faction of the German giants ultra fans have issued a code of conduct which the expect the 25-year-old to comply with while he is with the club, according to Sport Bild.
The rules are reportedly as follows:
1) Neuer must never simulate or initiate the team’s megaphone chants.
2) Neuer must not kneel before the team and sing the ‘Humba’ song.
3) Neuer is prohibited from approaching the South Stand [where the Ultras sit] fence.
4) Neuer should not throw his shirt into the South Stand.
5) Neuer may not kiss the Bavarian crest.
The German ‘keeper told Bild this month: “I am professional footballer and I have a job to do and so it’s not good to focus on trivial matters.
“There have been some extreme moments over the past few months, but this is just all an experience for me.”
Bayern teammate Phillip Lahm has leapt to the defence of the player following the publishing of the code:
“Nobody within the squad can understand the reasons behind the hostile protests against Manuel Neuer,” said the German international.
“By protesting against Manuel Neuer they are really protesting against the team as a whole.”
