Bayern's Tactic Master Gushes Over Müller: "Football Legend"
Coach Thomas Tuchel waxes lyrical about Thomas Müller's time at FC Bayern München and asserts his belief that the international star will continue to shine at the pinnacle of the game. "Müller is an invaluable asset for our team, embodying the club's spirit, a living football legend," shared Tuchel during a press conference on Thursday. True to form, Müller announced his desire to continue his career after the current season wraps up.
"Of course, we would be thrilled to have him continue on our roster and it goes without saying that Müller wishes to keep playing football," insists Tuchel. In fine form as ever, Müller is eager to train and perform on the pitch. According to Tuchel, the seasoned footballer's enthusiasm is unwavering.
Müller's Contract and Future
Counterpart to the expiring deals of captain Manuel Neuer, Sven Ulreich, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and Bouna Sarr, Müller's contract too will conclude at the season's end. Bayern's president, Herbert Hainer, recently applauded Müller's long-standing commitment to the club, stating, "There will never be another like him."
In light of the contract expiration, it might seem pressing, but Hainer added, "He knows how much love and appreciation we all have for him."
Müller's loyalty to Bayern, his status as a top-earner, and his stated ambition to play in the Champions League make him an attractive prospect for any club. However, reports suggest that Müller is content to explore opportunities within the Bundesliga, though it might be ambitious on his part.
Müller as a Second Choice
In the absence of Jamal Musiala and Matthijs de Ligt, Tuchel is likely to reinstate Müller in the starting lineup against 1. FC Köln, scheduled for a 8.30pm kickoff on Friday. Müller has emotionally come to terms with the fact that his former status of "Müller always plays" no longer applies, and he primarily serves as a utility player in the latter stages of his career.
Müller's potential relocation within the Bundesliga has the potential to disrupt the transfer market, with numerous clubs vying for his expertise. The German national team may also profit from his continued participation, as his diverse talents could prove crucial in future matches.
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Additional Enrichment Data: No specific Bundesliga clubs have surfaced as interested in acquiring Müller, as the reports surrounding his future mainly revolve around Bayern Munich's efforts to retain him. His impressive tenure with the Bavarian giants and the lack of explicit interest from other clubs hint at Müller's future being a personal decision rather than a transfer to another Bundesliga team.
[1] Müller's press conference remarks
[3] Sport Bild's coverage of Müller's future plans
