Thomas Müller: End of career at FC Bayern – Will he move to the USA?

Thomas Müller: End of career at FC Bayern – Will he move to the USA?

FC Bayern Munich is facing drastic change. Thomas Müller, an icon of the club, announced today [image] that he is ending his playing career after 25 years. At the age of 35, the Fürth native is drawing his conclusions after an impressive career. Müller's original contract would have expired on Monday, but in honor of his achievements it was extended until the end of July in order to take part in the Club World Cup.[Read more here]

The final chapter of his Bayern career could be completed with a maximum of three more games, assuming the team beats Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals, which will take place next Saturday at 6 p.m. German time. The Bayern app has already stopped promoting Müller and replaced him with the young Michael Olise (23). Olise, who scored a strong 17 goals and 21 assists in 50 games last season, is now in the spotlight. Only Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane have swapped places on the cover, while FC Bayern's female stars such as Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf can also be seen.

A new beginning in the USA?

For Müller, who has never lost his passion for the game, the question of the future remains open. In an interview, he said that he wasn't stressing himself out and still felt like he was fit for action. “Maybe I'll actually quit,” he hinted, but the football chapter could also include a new country. Playing situations in distant or exotic countries appeal to him, and Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer is particularly mentioned as a possible future club. FC Cincinnati holds the “discovery rights” to Müller, which makes the situation even more complicated.[More information here]

The talks between Müller and Los Angeles FC are not yet complete. The possible departure of Olivier Giroud could create more space for the Bayern player. Müller himself emphasizes that the “overall package” has to be right for a possible change. However, he is currently not considering staying in the Bundesliga - instead he wants to experience something that goes beyond his home borders.

The upcoming Club World Cup

As he prepares for the Club World Cup, Müller has made it clear that he is not easily replaceable on the pitch. He wants to show in the final phase of his playing career that he still plays a key role in the team. The upcoming challenges with FC Bayern could not only determine his sporting career, but also mark the transition to a new phase of his life.