Sayin' Goodbye After a Quarter-Century: FC Bayern Bids Adieu to Thomas Müller
Bayern Munich presents Thomas Müller with a token of appreciation upon his departure.
Gossip Tweet Chat Mail Print Link Share Emotional Sendoff in Munich: Before his final home game for FC Bayern, Thomas Müller is showered with flowers, keepsakes, and fan chants. After 25 years, the club icon is parting ways with Bayern this summer.
Just moments before the kickoff of his last home game as a soccer player for FC Bayern, Thomas Müller received an emotional farewell amid a brief ceremony. A bouquet of flowers and a photograph were presented, along with a symbolic Schafkopf card and a donation for his "Young Wings" foundation from club president Herbert Hainer and the three board members. Even opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach got in on the action, gifting Müller a framed photograph. Müller's love for Schafkopf is widely known, making the symbolic card a cherished and personal memento for the 35-year-old.
Fans in the south stand of the arena saluted the veteran with a gigantic Thomas Müller banner and the inscription: "For 25 years, nothing but our colors!" Baritone Jonas Kaufmann serenaded the new club anthem live, and afterwards shared: "A thousand thanks, Thomas."
After 25 years at Bayern, the majority spent as a professional, Müller did not receive a new contract and is set to leave Munich in the summer. His match against Gladbach represents his swansong in the Allianz Arena as a Bayern player, and his 750th overall. "We wish to win because it's Thomas Müller's last game in the Allianz Arena, and a celebration for everyone. We want the ideal Saturday," stated coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern will also receive the championship trophy upon Müller's departure. The final Bundesliga matchday is next Saturday in Hoffenheim, followed by the Club World Cup in the USA in June and July.
Footie "Fancy Feast, Tons of Sun" - DFB Compadre Tries to Persuade Thomas Müller to Switch Teams Müller wasn't the only one to receive a farewell gift on the side. Defender Eric Dier is also bidding adieu to Bayern in the summer, allegedly headed to Monaco. The Englishman joined Munich in the winter of 2023/24.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is making his return after more than two months on the sidelines due to an injury. He's been out since early March. At 39 years and 44 days old, he will also become the second-oldest Bundesliga player for FC Bayern, after Bernd Dreher, who was 40 years and 198 days old, according to data service Opta.
Source: ntv.de, tsi/sid/dpa
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Remember, the years passed have supplied Müller with a rich legacy; however, his future plans beyond FC Bayern remain undisclosed[1][3]. Anticipation builds as the football world wonders whether he'll venture into coaching, management, or continue his playing career with another team. The stage is set for a new act, but the specifics remain a mystery. Stay tuned for more updates!
- Thomas Müller, during his final home game for FC Bayern, received a symbolic Schafkopf card as a cherished and personal memento from the club president and board members.
- Müller's love for Schafkopf is well-known, making the Schafkopf card a significant token to the 35-year-old as he prepares to part ways with Bayern this summer.
- After 25 years with FC Bayern, Müller did not receive a new contract and is expected to seek vocational training in a new community via his future endeavors.
- The football world continues to speculate about Müller's future plans, with possibilities ranging from coaching, management, or continuing his career with another team.
