It comes as no surprise, but still. When Bayern Munich’s biggest active legend is not offered an extension, at a club where the combination of deliveries and loyalty is rewarded, it will be a surprise when it first happens. Loved by his own supporters, hated by his opponents. Thomas Müller reports Bayern Munich have chosen to do without him from next season.
-Hello Bayern fans. After a lot of speculation about me lately, I would like to use this letter to give you an opportunity to clean things up, Müller begins on his own website.
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“Even after all these years, no matter how many minutes I play, I really enjoy being on the pitch with the boys and fighting for titles together for our colours. I could easily imagine this role next year as well,” the 35-year-old continues.
Who himself was ready to fight more for the club.
“But the club has deliberately decided not to negotiate a new contract with me for next season. Even if it was not in accordance with my personal wishes, it is important that the club follows its convictions. I respect this step, which the board has certainly not taken lightly, writes Thomas Müller.
247 goals, 273 assists, 743 games. Then these impressive statistics will be embellished until the end of the season. Then it’s over.
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It will be almost unreal to start next season with Bayern Munich without Müller.