Schalke won't let Neuer leave easily

The 25-year-old Germany goalkeeper, who has been at Schalke since the age of five, had said he would not extend his contract beyond 2012, meaning he would most likely leave in the coming months so that debt-ridden Schalke could claim a multi-million euro transfer fee.

Following their German Cup win on Saturday, Neuer himself hinted his move was all but a done deal, saying he did not know "when it will be announced."

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