Sayin' Goodbye after a Quarter Century: FC Bayern Bids Adieu to Thomas Müller with Emotional Gestures
FC Bayern Munich, in a unique gesture, bestows a thoughtful present to Thomas Müller.
LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Telegram Signal Reddit Gab Parler Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Emotional Sendoff in Munich: Before his last home game for FC Bayern, Thomas Müller is showered with flowers, presents, and cheers from fans. After a whopping 25 years, the club legend is walking away from Bayern this summer.
Just moments before kickoff of his last home game as a footballer for FC Bayern, Thomas Müller experienced a moving farewell. In a heartfelt ceremony, the striker was handed a bouquet of flowers and a framed picture. In addition, he received a symbolic Schafkopf card and a donation for his "Young Wings" foundation from club president Herbert Hainer and the three board members. Opponent Borussia Mönchengladbach also presented Müller with another framed picture. Müller's ardent love for Schafkopf is notorious, making the symbolic card a touching and personal memento for the 35-year-old.
Fans in the south stand of the arena paid tribute to the veteran with a colossal Thomas Müller banner and the inscription: "For 25 years, everything for our colors!" Baritone Jonas Kaufmann performed the new club anthem live and said afterwards: "A thousand thanks, Thomas."
After 25 years with Bayern, including most of it as a professional, Müller did not receive a new contract and will depart Munich in the summer. The match against Gladbach is his last in the Allianz Arena as a Bayern player and his 750th 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," said coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern will also receive the championship trophy at Müller's sendoff. Next Saturday, there is still the final Bundesliga matchday in Hoffenheim, followed by the Club World Cup in the USA in June and July.
Gossip Corner "Nice Dinner, Plenty of Sun" - DFB Colleague Attempts to Persuade Thomas Müller to Switch Teams But Müller wasn't the only one to receive a sendoff on the sidelines. Defender Eric Dier is also leaving Bayern in the summer and is rumored to be headed to Monaco. The Englishman joined Bayern in the winter of 2023/24.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is making his return to action after being sidelined for more than two months due to injury. He had been out since early March. At 39 years and 44 days, he will also be the second-oldest Bundesliga player for FC Bayern, according to data service Opta, lagging just behind Bernd Dreher, who was 40 years and 198 days old.
Source: ntv.de, tsi/sid/dpa
Enrichment Data:Thomas Müller's departure from FC Bayern Munich is bringing an end to a remarkable period in his career, with the club announcing in April that the upcoming 2024-25 season would be Müller's last, despite his interest in extending his contract despite reduced playing time[1][4].
Regarding his future plans, Müller has not made a decision yet, but Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States seems to be the most likely destination. Reports suggest that MLS executives view bringing Müller to the league as advantageous, and Los Angeles FC, which has a commercial partnership with Bayern Munich, is considered the most probable MLS club to sign him[2].
However, Fiorentina from Serie A is also mentioned as a European club interested in Müller, along with other teams from England and Turkey. Nonetheless, no final decisions have been confirmed[2]. It is believed that Müller is not retiring but looking for a new challenge where he can continue to excel[5].
Though details about Thomas Müller's foundation or off-the-field activities following his departure are not present in the available search results, no verified information about his foundation or related future projects can be reported at this time.
- Thomas Müller's farewell ceremony at FC Bayern included a symbolic Schafkopf card, a donation for his "Young Wings" foundation, and a framed picture from the club president and board members.
- Despite the rumors suggesting Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States as Müller's likely destination, Fiorentina from Serie A and other teams from England and Turkey are also mentioned as potential European clubs interested in him.
- Müller's foundation's details and off-the-field activities following his departure from FC Bayern are not publicly disclosed, with no verified information reported at this time.
- After 25 years with FC Bayern, Thomas Müller is set to explore new opportunities in vocational training and community aid, reinvesting his soccer earnings into vocational training programs for underprivileged youth and supporting various charitable causes through his foundation.
