No, it's apparently an issue with fuel economy and emissions regulations for Europe. They had already ended the manual in the Golf R, but the US still has it for now. Apparently 2024 will be the last year of the manual for it as well. The problem with the Golf R is at stock numbers of the DSG the clutch can't keep up, so they backed off power delivery in the stick version.
I know this car is and has been developed with the DSG in mind for years now, but that doesn't stop me from wanting the manual. I'll wait for the time being to see what happens if I actually decide to get it. I want it, but my car is like new now because that's how I always take care of my things. I just don't know if it makes sense to trade it. Completely emotional purchase for sure and I'm not so sure the new one is the better car.