Bayern Munich will not renew Thomas Muller

Every story has its end. And Thomas Muller's with Bayern Munich is approaching. ‘Bild’ reported that the Bavarian club has made a decision with the contract of its ‘One Club Man’, which will end on 30 June: not to extend it.

The player is regarded as a living legend at the club whose first team he joined in 2008. Since then, he has won 12 Bundesliga titles and two Champions League titles. On the occasion of the club's 125th anniversary, Muller was selected in the club's all-time great eleven.

In 2014, he was a starter in the German national team that won the World Cup in Brazil. In 2010, he scored at the World Cup in South Africa. According to Kicker, the decision not to renew Thomas Muller's contract is primarily due to the need to save on the wage bill.

Since the emergence of Jamal Musiala, Thomas Muller has been relegated to the role of luxury substitute at Bayern Munich. This season, he has started only 8 out of 23 Bundesliga games. According to German media, he has been guaranteed a farewell match.

Although he made his debut under Jurgen Klinsmann as coach, his real breakthrough came under Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman made him an undisputed starter and coined a phrase that has stuck in the memory of the Allianz Arena: "Muller plays all the time."