Thomas Müller: Farewell to FC Bayern and the big final in the USA!

Thomas Müller: Farewell to FC Bayern and the big final in the USA!

The football world stands still as the career of one of FC Bayern Munich's greatest talents comes to an end. Thomas Müller, who is leaving the Bundesliga at the age of 35 and with an impressive record of 13 championships and two Champions League titles, is ending his journey with the German record champions. His last Bundesliga game took place on May 17, 2025 against Hoffenheim and was accompanied by emotions. Thomas Müller will leave Bayern in the summer and will make his last appearances in a Bayern uniform at the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place in the USA from June 14th to July 13th, 2025 ran.de reported.

The club has decided not to renew Müller's contract, which has been extended until July 31, 2023. After 25 years at FC Bayern, the club he has been a member of since 2000, he will end his active career in Munich. Müller said in a letter to the fans that despite this decision, he continued to enjoy football and felt valued for his time at the club. He has had an invaluable career in 743 competitive games, as FC Bayern's record player and contributes significantly to the club's pride, as kicker.de can report.

Course of the Club World Cup and farewell game

The Club World Cup will be a last opportunity for Müller to say goodbye to the fans in the internationally renowned Bayern tradition. In the group stage, FC Bayern will face Auckland City (June 15th), Boca Juniors (June 21st) and Benfica Lisbon (June 24th). From June 28th, the games will continue in knockout mode, with the grand final on July 13th in New York. If Bayern are eliminated on June 24th, Müller will leave the club before the semi-finals (July 2nd), increasing the uncertainty surrounding his future.

After his time at Bayern, he has numerous options open to him. A move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the USA or other European leagues is being discussed, but a transfer within the Bundesliga is out of the question for the attacker. It could just as easily be a career end or a break. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen reiterated the importance of Müller's behavior and his commitment until the last minute, while sports director Max Eberl explained that the decision on squad planning had been made. To honor Müller's achievements for the club, a special farewell game is planned, the date of which is still to be determined.

Tickets for Müller's final game at the Club World Cup and for the farewell game can be purchased via FIFA.com/tickets, with sales running until May 20th. A new phase in Thomas Müller's career is about to begin as he focuses on the sporting challenges of the coming weeks and says goodbye to the fans along with FC Bayern.