Muller's Bizarre Bavarian Exit: Kovac's Take
Former Coach Kovac finds Müller's departure 'Peculiar' - Former coach Kovac bids farewell to Müller, expressing a sense of strangeness.
The pending departure of football legend, Thomas Müller, from Bayern Munich leaves his ex-coach, Niko Kovac, feeling a tad peculiar. "It's kinda weird he's gonna bolt," quipped Kovac, the current coach at Borussia Dortmund, ahead of the 33rd matchday.
This Saturday evening, Muller's final Bundesliga home game with Bayern against Borussia Mönchengladbach will unfold. The 35-year-old will not receive a new contract from the new German champions.
"That's just how the cookie crumbles," said Kovac, who butted heads with the Bayern legend during his tenure as their coach in the 2018/2019 season. Müller later clarified they only disagreed on sports-related matters.
According to Kovac, "Muller will likely reemerge in the Bundesliga - probably at FC Bayern Munich. Just a brief sabbatical, see?" He added, "And when he hangs up his boots, ol' Muller'll probably still be swingin' his clubs - on the golf course."
Muller's Exit Reason
Muller is bidding farewell to Bayern Munich after a 25-year relationship, mainly due to the club deciding against offering him a new contract. The winger has been a vital asset to the club over the years, bagging a record 13 Bundesliga titles and multiple other trophies. However, his role has dwindled this season, with most of his appearances gracing the bench.*
Controversial Departure
Muller's exit has stirred up some drama, with Bayern's honorary president, Uli Hoeness, initially giving him false hope of a new contract, only to have it yanked at a later date. Despite the whirlwind surrounding his departure, Muller remains determined to send off his Bayern career with a bang, with a potential Champions League triumph on the horizon.
Future Plans
Muller's post-Bayern life remains an enigma. Potential destinations include the MLS and Los Angeles FC, or European clubs like Fiorentina.*
- Despite his departure from Bayern Munich, it's probable that Thomas Müller will reappear in the Bundesliga, possibly at FC Bayern Munich, according to Niko Kovac.
- Prior to his departure, Müller was asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, alongside his football duties, a task he may continue to pursue in his future career.
- Decades after his professional football career ends, Müller might still be seen swinging his clubs, not on the field, but on the golf course, Kovac speculated.
- Niko Kovac, currently coaching Borussia Dortmund, was probably offered a unique perspective on Müller's situation during their shared past at Bayern Munich, a context that might lend insight into the 'bizarre' departure.
