17-year-old one-club man's dignity, Bayern's affection for abandoning it, and there is no problem between me and the club, only thinking about winning the UCL

Apr 08, 2025

"There is nothing negative between me and Bayern Munich."

It was the dignity of Thomas Muller. Müller is a living legend of Bayern who doesn't need an explanation. He is a one-club man who has only played for Bayern since joining the Bayern first team in 2008. Jeff Meyer has rewritten the record for the most appearances in the club. In Bayern alone, he played 742 games, scoring 247 goals and 273 assists. Müller played for Bayern for 17 years, winning 12 German Bundesliga titles, 6 German Football Association (DFB) Pokal titles, 2 European Champions League (UCL) titles, and 2 FIFA Club World Cup titles. He has also won four Bundesliga assists, three of this year's team selection, and two of DFB Pokal's top scorers.

He also shone in the national team. He was the top scorer at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and led Germany to victory at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Though not spectacular, he was called one of the best strikers of his time for his intelligent off-the-ball movements like his nickname a space player. His popularity in Bayern is absolute.

But Mueller also failed to miss the passage of time. Recently, the team's position has been shaken sharply due to the aging process. The contract expires at the end of this season, but Bayern have no intention of holding him back. German Bild said 'The final discussion has not yet been concluded, but the atmosphere is on the side of separation'. According to Bild, Bayern leaders and Müller held two secret meetings during this A-match. Müller expected the club to offer to renew the contract, but the club reportedly did not make a special offer.

Coach Bang Sang Kompany praised Mueller, but said he could not guarantee his playing time, and Sports Director Max Evel reportedly accepted it. In particular, Bayern's financial difficulties also affected it. Müller is on an annual salary of 17 million euros, the highest level in the team, which Bayern want to cut. It is known that he also told Müller this fact.

Bayern Honorary President Uli Houness has recommended Müller retire, but Müller wants an active extension. Germany as a whole is reacting negatively to Bayern, which gives a cold treatment to Legend. Nevertheless, Mueller's affection for Bayern continued. He said on his social media, `There is nothing negative between me and Bayern. We're moving forward, we're going down exactly the same path."

His mind was full of European Champions League wins. He said "The common goal and interest of Bayern after the European Champions League final came out" and that the first leg of the quarterfinals against Inter Milan is the door to the final. Müller said "Inter Milan is the part that worries me and Bayern the most."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.