Muller has penned an emotional farewell bid as he plays his last match for Bayern
German football icon Thomas Muller has played his final game for Bayern Munich, the only club he has represented in his career.
The curtain fell on his time with the Bavarian giants after their 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, with goals from Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele sealing Bayern's elimination.
What Muller said
Despite the poignant occasion, a reflective Muller did not delve deeply into his emotions regarding his departure or his future career plans immediately after the match.
He said, "I'm still fully in work mode now. It doesn't feel much different from before the game when we tried, and I also tried, to just get one round further."
Muller expressed a sense of injustice about the result, suggesting his team deserved more.
He added, "In the end, maybe we deserved more. But in football when you have these tight matches, it's sometimes a coin flip. And, yes, we lost it."
He acknowledged the gravity of the moment, but preferred to focus on the immediate aftermath of the defeat.
"Of course, I am aware that this was my last game, and I will see what goes through my head in the coming days. At the moment, I'm not in the mood to share my deeper thoughts about my career. We lost a big fight, a very important game for us," he concluded.
Muller had announced earlier this year that he would be leaving Bayern Munich after the 2024-2025 season. Despite the Club World Cup exit, Bayern Munich did secure the 2024-2025 Bundesliga title, their 34th German championship, ensuring Muller adds one final domestic trophy to his extensive collection.
He leaves the club as their all-time record player with over 750 appearances, and also holds the record for most assists.
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