Overview

• Thomas Müller confirmed he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the 2024/2025 season after the club chose not to renew his contract.
• Mats Hummels announced his retirement from professional football, concluding a career that included a World Cup victory and multiple Bundesliga titles.
• Müller will extend his contract briefly to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup in June 2025 and will receive a farewell match at the Allianz Arena.
• Bayern Munich’s decision reflects a strategic emphasis on younger players, with recent extensions for stars like Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich.
• Speculation surrounds Müller’s next steps, with potential interest in joining Major League Soccer for the next stage of his career.