Thomas Muller’s impending departure from Bayern Munich brings to an end a hugely successful relationship between the player and the club. After a remarkable 17 years together, during which Muller became the club’s all-time appearance maker, Muller now faces a crossroads situation in his illustrious career for the first time.
The decision not to renew Muller’s contract has surprised many in football, including Muller himself. Despite earlier assurances from club representatives like Max Eberl, no extension discussions have resulted in the club and the player continuing together, leaving Muller to plan his next move.
One standout option is the MLS, with reports suggesting Major League Soccer outfits are ready to offer terms to the German. The prospect of playing in the United States will likely appeal to Muller. And at 35 years old, he’ll still be able to make a huge impact on the league, as has been the case with other European football stars who have transitioned to the MLS in the twilight of their careers.
Alternatively, Muller could explore opportunities in other leagues around the world. However, he’s always expressed a reluctance to join and play for another Bundesliga outfit due to his love and respect for Bayern Munich, where he’s undoubtedly a club legend. This sentiment will narrow down Muller’s options to specific leagues where he could make an impact and where the clubs could afford to pay his wages.
It remains unclear as to which leagues Muller could explore beyond the Bundesliga and the MLS. The Premier League is one option, and if Muller were to join an English top-flight club, even on a short-term deal, it would be interesting to see how his arrival would affect a team’s chances of success and whether this would be reflected in Premier League betting online. Muller is one of the most decorated players of all time, after all.
There will also be the possibility that Muller decides to call time on what has been an illustrious career at both club and international level. Regardless of what’s happened or not happened in terms of extending his stay at Bayern as a player, he’s one of their all-time greats, and the club are known to be keen on him having a role there beyond his playing days, something that will interest Muller.
Muller is seen as a great candidate to be a club ambassador initially, but he could progress through the levels to be one of Bayern’s top operators in and around the boardroom. Muller will also receive offers to take up roles working on TV as a pundit. He not only possesses a great understanding of the game, but he’s charismatic, too, making him perfect for TV work. Whatever Muller decides to do next, one thing is for sure: he’s a Bayern Munich and Germany legend and one of the greatest players of this era.
