It was a sacred bomb that exploded on the side of Germany. Despite 742 matches played with Bayern Munich where he scored 247 goals and delivered 273 assists, Thomas Müller (35), should not continue with the German club. The most capped player in the history of Rekordmeister, where he has been playing for 25 years, arrives at the end of the contract this summer and his team should not extend it. Whether it is a departure to other skies or an end of career, Thomas Müller will in any case leave the Bavarian club with 12 Bundesliga (13 if the Bayern is champion in a few weeks) and 2 Champions Leagues (3 in case of coronation of Bayern also this season) and with between 32 and 34 trophies in total.
Since then, the sports director Max Eberl has tried to turn off the fire: “As we have said on several occasions, we are in discussion with Thomas Müller, as well as with other players. Like in recent weeks and recent months, we will only announce something when there is something to announce.However, that has not had its small effect and, since then, German football comments on this imminent departure from Thomas Müller. The least we can say is that opinions are divergent on the subject.
A departure that is talked about
Often virulent, the former player and consultant Didi Hamann dreams of a great end for Thomas Müller and warned managers in an interview for the Münchner Merkur : “The club must now be careful that the situation does not worsen. Managers must ensure that this decision is done so that it does justice to the player. It is a Bayern icon. He deserves worthy farewells. A short -term extension for the Club World Cup would be logical, especially given the many injured players. It would be a last common effort. If Bayern won the Club World Cup with and for Müller, it would be a great end.»»
A position also held by Lothar Matthäus in Sport Bild : “It is not satisfactory for Thomas Müller to be granted only the last minutes in matches like the one against St. Pauli and not to play a role in important matches. Thomas may be angry because there was not enough discussion. He likes to play football, he wants to be on the field when it comes to play: he can't be satisfied with that. Sportingly, the situation is no longer what it has been in the past 17 years. In addition, Bayern must also save money. The club should treat Thomas fairly. But Thomas should put his experience in Bayern in parentheses. He should look back without resentment, even if he would have preferred a different approach.He then advised him to go to Major League Soccer to get a different experience before returning to Bavaria to occupy another role in the club.
Former coach of Thomas Müller at Bayern Munich who launched him in 2009, Louis Van Gaal was measured and will respect his departure as a possible continuity: “Unfortunately, Müller no longer plays. It is up to him to decide if he aspires to this role after having been one of the most important players in FC Bayern Munich for so many years. If he decides to say goodbye, he deserves a great farewell for fans and teammates of FC Bayern Munich.For his part, the former goalkeeper of Bayern Munich is still in shock from the decision. Questioned by Sky Germanythe former 81 -year -old goalkeeper did not hide his disappointment: “I don't really understand this decision. A rather bitter end. Thomas will end his career. What is he doing in America or Dubai? Thomas' place is in Munich: it is here that he has his family, his wife, his horses and everything that makes him happy.In the image of his singular profile, the Thomas Müller case divides, but does not leave indifferent.
