Ciao After 25 Years: FC Bayern's Emotional Departure Celebration for Thomas Müller
Bayern Munich presents Thomas Müller with a parting token of appreciation
As Thomas Müller gears up for his goodbye from FC Bayern Munich after 25 years, let's delve into the heartfelt farewell ceremonies and gifts he received.
A storied partnership comes to an end
- Phenomenal Career: Müller's career at Bayern is adorned with over 500 Bundesliga games, numerous championship titles, and a record-breaking 13th Bundesliga title in the 2024-25 season.[2][4]
- Future Plans: Speculation swirls around Müller's next steps, with potential moves to Serie A's Fiorentina and MLS clubs, such as Los Angeles FC, on the table.[3]
Touching tributes and gifts
- Memorable Match: Bayern has introduced a unique away kit for the 2025-26 season, which will be unveiled during Müller's farewell match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. This match carries additional significance as Mönchengladbach were the first opponents at the Allianz Arena in 2005/06.[1]
- Special Touch: The club has announced a 'custom Thomas Müller name printing' for this match, acknowledging his 25-year journey with the club.[1]
Emotional farewell
- The crowd in the south stand of the arena showed their love for Müller with a massive banner that read, "For 25 years, every move for our colors!" A live performance of the new club anthem by tenor Jonas Kaufmann added to the emotional atmosphere.[1]
Leading figures' expressions
- Christoph Freund, Sporting Director: Recognized Müller's endless energy and potential to lift any club he joins.[4]
- Joshua Kimmich: Shared his expectations for Müller's future plans, believing that Müller's passion for football is too strong to give up anytime soon.[4]
Meanwhile, defender Eric Dier is also bidding farewell to Bayern, with reports suggesting his move to Monaco[3]. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is making a comeback from injury, ready to resume his duty for FC Bayern, becoming the second-oldest Bundesliga player for the team after Bernd Dreher.[4]
[1] Ntv.de[2] Tsi/sid/dpa[3] Reports from various media outlets[4] The Guardian
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- In the farewell ceremonies for Thomas Müller, the community offered symbolic gifts such as a custom name printing for his final match and a unique away kit for the 2025-26 season, both embodying his 25-year journey with FC Bayern.
- While Thomas Müller's future is uncertain, with possible moves to Serie A's Fiorentina or MLS clubs like Los Angeles FC, FC Bayern's Sporting Director, Christoph Freund, acknowledged Müller's endless energy and potential to uplift any club he joins.
- Thomas Müller's emotional departure celebration was officially announced via the club's official channels, including a mention on WhatsApp groups dedicated to FC Bayern fans, and received support from fellow players like Joshua Kimmich, who shared his expectations for Müller's future plans.
- Among the other changes at FC Bayern, defender Eric Dier is also bidding farewell to the club, with reports suggesting his move to Monaco, while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is making a comeback from injury, poised to resume his duty for FC Bayern, becoming the second-oldest Bundesliga player for the team after Bernd Dreher.
