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FC Bayern Munich Confirms Thomas Müller Will Not Renew Contract
MUNICH — FC Bayern Munich has announced that Thomas Müller's contract will not be renewed when it expires at the end of the 2024-2025 season. The club icon will bring his 25-year tenure with Bayern to a close after this summer.
In April, Bayern's management made the decision not to offer Müller a new contract. The 35-year-old, who joined Bayern in 2000, holds the record for the most appearances for the Munich team, with over 700 games under his belt [1][2].His impressive career with Bayern includes 12 German championships, six cup victories, and two Champions League triumphs, earning him a special place in the hearts of the fans.
Recently, Müller played in his 500th Bundesliga match and his final home game for Bayern, securing a 2–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach [1][2]. Furthermore, he helped the team extend his personal record and equaled Ryan Giggs' record for the most titles in the top five European leagues by securing his 13th Bundesliga title [1].
Although Müller did not comment after the 3:2 win against FC St. Pauli on Saturday evening, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen hinted at ongoing discussions with the player. Dreesen remarked, "We're talking to players. That's indeed surprising news." Sporting director Christoph Freund had previously referred to conversations with Müller and other professionals with expiring contracts [3].
In the eyes of Bayern, Müller is a significant contributor to the team's success and a charismatic figure. However, with Müller no longer a regular player and among the top earners at the club, sporting director Max Eberl has been tasked with reducing salary costs. Eberl has already extended the contracts of Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, and Alphonso Davies long-term with appropriate costs [3].
After leaving Munich, Müller is said to be considering a move to Major League Soccer (MLS), with Los Angeles FC being a potential destination [4]. Furthermore, there is interest from the Kings League, with Bastian Schweinsteiger expressing a desire to see Müller participate in the 7-a-side format [4].
With Müller's departure, Bayern fans will eagerly await the next chapter in the club's storied history.
Sports analysts are now discussing the potential impact of Thomas Müller's decision not to renew his contract with FC Bayern Munich on the team's sports-analysis, with some predicting a shift in the team's playing style due to the loss of a charismatic figure and significant contributor to Bayern's success. In light of Müller's impressive career with the club and his possible move to Major League Soccer, there are rumors of a potential transfer to Los Angeles FC, adding an exciting new dimension to the MLS football landscape.
