New Delhi: One of Bayern Munich’s greatest-ever players, Thomas Muller, has bid farewell to his boyhood club. He played his final Bundesliga match for the club on Saturday, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable league journey spanning over 500 appearances. The 35-year-old started in Bayern’s dominant 4-0 win over Hoffenheim on Matchday 34, a match that also marked the end of an era in German football.
The newly crowned Bundesliga champions signed off their season in style, but for fans and players alike, the spotlight was firmly on Muller. Subbed off just after the hour mark for Harry Kane, he walked off to applause and emotion in what was his 503rd Bundesliga outing, placing him 12th in the competition’s all-time appearance list.
“manuel neuer and thomas muller side by side” mind you they are the reason why i started watching football, and why i became a bayern fan 🤍pic.twitter.com/0cvMj2H5am
— risi 🎱 (@kuqezinj) May 10, 2025
Muller leaves behind a historic legacy
After spending 25 years with Bayern Munich, joining the club’s youth academy at the age of 10, Muller is set to leave once his contract expires this summer. With 13 Bundesliga titles, two Champions League trophies, and countless other honours, he departs as one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.
His tally of 248 goals and 211 assists in all competitions is a testament to his consistency and creative genius. Muller also holds the record for the most appearances for Bayern in official matches, surpassing Sepp Maier with a staggering 751 games.
Despite not finding the net in his final league appearance, Muller’s presence was felt. And even though the curtain fell on his Bundesliga career, he may still feature for Bayern in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the summer, offering fans one last glimpse of the legend in red.
J’ai mal au cœur, Thomas Muller va tellement nous manquer. 💔🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/KFwDCYiZ0L
— Univers Bayern (@UniversBayern) May 15, 2025
Speaking after the match, Muller remained relaxed about what lies ahead. He said, “I’ll take my time, I don’t have any stress. I still want to continue playing football.” He admitted that while he doesn’t have all the answers yet, he has a list of things he’s working through and wants the overall situation to feel right before making a decision on his next step.
Bayern wrap up the season with win
While Muller’s farewell was the story of the day but Bayern’s performance ensured they ended their campaign on a high. Michael Olise opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick, followed by goals from Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, and Harry Kane, who finished the season with 26 league goals.
Another player set to leave this summer, Eric Dier, also made his final appearance while Leroy Sane came on as a late substitute amid rumours of a potential departure that are also circulating.
Looking ahead
With Muller’s chapter at Bayern closing, it’s clear that the club is entering a new era. But for fans and football lovers, the memory of Thomas Muller, the local boy who became a legend, will linger for years to come.
Thomas Muller plays final Bundesliga game for Bayern Munich, ending a legendary 25-year journey with 13 titles and over 500 league appearances. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
