Thomas Muller To Leave Bayern Munich at End of Season After 25 Years

Muller's departure will close a historic chapter with Bayern, where he became a club legend after starting his journey as an academy player.

Germany forward Thomas Muller has announced that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current season, marking the end of a remarkable 25-year journey with the club. Muller, who holds the record for most appearances in Bayern Munich history with 743 matches, began his journey with the club in 2000. His departure will close a historic chapter with the German giants, where he became a club legend after starting his journey as an academy player.

Since making his senior debut in 2008, the 35-year-old has built an extraordinary legacy, winning 12 Bundesliga titles – 11 of them consecutively along with two UEFA Champions League trophies and six DFB-Pokal cups across 17 remarkable seasons. Muller also played a pivotal role in Germany’s triumphant 2014 World Cup campaign.

The Time Has Come: Thomas Muller Pens Emotional Message

Thomas Muller took to social media to make the announcement, offering clarity to Bayern Munich fans with a heartfelt message. The veteran attacker revealed that the decision was made after Bayern chose not to offer him a new contract.

In a statement on X, Muller said, “The club has consciously decided not to negotiate a new contract with me for next season. Even if this was not in line with my personal wishes, it is important that the club follows its convictions. I respect this step, which the board and supervisory board certainly did not take lightly.”

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The time has come … ❤️ #esmuellert #FCBayern #Müller25 pic.twitter.com/tMhzkO1jop
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) April 5, 2025

Once a mainstay in Bayern’s starting XI, Muller has seen his role diminish significantly over the past two seasons, now serving mostly as a squad player under manager Vincent Kompany.

Thomas Muller will cap off his illustrious Bayern Munich career by featuring in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, set to begin on June 14.

Muller also leaves his mark as one of the club’s greatest-ever goalscorers, sitting third on Bayern’s all-time goal list with 247 goals, only behind Gerd Muller (565) and Robert Lewandowski (344).

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