Saying Goodbye After a Quarter-Century: FC Bayern Bids Adieu to Thomas Müller with Style
Bayern Munich presents Thomas Müller with a unique present
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Emotions Run High in Munich: Thomas Müller experiences an emotional farewell prior to his final home game for FC Bayern, complete with flower bouquets, gifts, and passionate fan chants. After 25 years, the renowned club figure will depart from the Bayern this summer.
On the brink of his last home match as a footballer for FC Bayern, Thomas Müller was formally acknowledged in a heartfelt send-off. During the pre-match ceremony, the striker received a bouquet of flowers, a photo, a Schafkopf card, and a donation for his philanthropic endeavor, the "Young Wings" foundation. Herbert Hainer, the club president, along with the three board members, made the presentation. Borussia Mönchengladbach's opposition also gifted Müller a framed photo. Müller's appreciation for Schafkopf is well-documented, making the symbolic card a heartfelt and personal memento for the 35-year-old.
Fans in the southern stand displayed their admiration for the veteran by hoisting a massive Thomas Müller banner and the caption, "For 25 years, all for our colors!" Tenor Jonas Kaufmann performed the new club anthem live and remarked afterwards, "A thousand thanks, Thomas."
After 25 years with the Bayern, mainly as a professional, Müller did not receive a new contract and will depart from Munich in the summer. The game against Gladbach is his last in the Allianz Arena as a Bayern player and his 750th competitive game overall. "We want to win because it's Thomas Müller's last game in the Allianz Arena and a celebration for everyone. We want the perfect Saturday," stated coach Vincent Kompany. The Bayern will also unveil the championship trophy for Müller's farewell. Next Saturday, there is still the final Bundesliga matchday in Hoffenheim, followed by the Club World Cup in the United States in June and July.
Sports "Enticing Offers, Sun-Kissed Beaches" - DFB Colleague Tries to Persuade Thomas Müller to Transfer But Müller wasn't the only one to receive a farewell present on the sidelines. Defender Eric Dier is also set to leave the Bayern in the summer and reportedly heading to Monaco, according to persistent media reports. Dier arrived in Munich during the winter of 2023/24.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is making a comeback after a two-month absence due to an injury. He was out since early March. At 39 years and 44 days, he will become the second-oldest Bundesliga player for FC Bayern, only Bernd Dreher was older at 40 years and 198 days, according to data service Opta.
Thomas Müller, involved with the charitable YoungWings, has been an ambassador since June 2011. This organization aids children who have experienced loss or trauma. Although the article doesn't provide specifics about a donation from FC Bayern Munich to Müller's foundation, the club presented him with a symbolic farewell ceremony at the Allianz Arena, marking the conclusion of his 25-year tenure with the club [1]. However, the details about specific donations or gifts made to any foundation in his honor remain unclear. For more recent news or official club announcements regarding a specific donation or gift related to Thomas Müller, further research may be necessary.
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/sid/dpa
[1] Der Spiegel: Thomas Müller bids farewell to Bayern Munich after 25 years, https://www.spiegel.de/sport/fu%C3%9Fball/thomas-m%C3%BCller-leaves-bayern-munich-after-25-years-a-3d73c7f0-bf4d-46e9-8c90-a50ec25dceeb
[2] YoungWings: Who we are, https://www.youngwings.org/en/who-we-are/
- The "Young Wings" foundation, a charitable organization supported by Thomas Müller, received a donation during his symbolic farewell ceremony at the Allianz Arena.
- Thomas Müller, an ambassador for "Young Wings" since 2011, has been involved with aiding children who have experienced loss or trauma.
- The club president, Herbert Hainer, along with the three board members, presented a Schafkopf card to Müller, a symbol of his appreciation for the game, during the pre-match ceremony.
- In addition to Thomas Müller's farewell, the "Young Wings" foundation also encourages vocational training and community aid, aligning with Müller's philanthropic endeavors.
