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Will this be the second permanent number in Bayern Munich's history.
The main character is Thomas Muller. Germany's Avent Zeitung reported on the 1st (Korea time) that Bayern fans are asking the club's management to permanently replace Mueller's number 25. Müller will say goodbye to Bayern at the end of this season. Considering the league and club World Cup schedules, there are only about 10 games left.
Müller made a mark in German Bundesliga and Bayern Munich history. Müller stepped on the ground instead of Leroy Sane in the 39th minute of the second half in the 31st round of the German Bundes League in the 2024-2025 season against Mainz at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the 26th. Müller's 500th Bundesliga appearance on the day. What's more surprising is that it's the 500th game he's only played for Bayern. He became the fourth player in history to make 500 Bundesliga appearances for a team. Prior to that, there were Karl-Heinz Kirbel, who played 602 games for Frankfurt, Manfret Carlz, who played 581 games for Hamburg, and Michael Lamek, who played 518 games for Bochum.
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 had two secret meetings during the last A-match period. 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.
Fans want to give Müller a gift as he leaves. I filed a petition for permanent absence. Many fans have not agreed yet, but the closer the farewell to Mueller gets, the greater the demand is likely. Bayern's only permanent number is 'Kaiser' Franz Beckenbauer. Bayern's home stadium is split on the roof of Allianz Arena in a large uniform with his number 5.
For now, Mueller wants an active extension. In Germany, the U.S. Major League Soccer is likely to advance to LAFC.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
