Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed that Thomas Muller will be leaving the side as a free agent at the end of the ongoing 2025–2026 season, marking an end to his 25-year chapter with the side. Bayern shared an official statement, confirming that both the club and the player have mutually agreed to part ways after what had been a long period of discussions on a potential fresh contract for the 35-year-old.
After joining the side in 2008, Muller found his way to becoming a legend at his childhood dream club, winning 2 UEFA Champions League titles, 12 Bundesliga titles, 2 UEFA Super Cups, 2 FIFA Club World Cups, and the DFL-Supercup eight times. The 35-year-old former German forward has made 25 appearances for Bayern in the Bundesliga, but that has only included 8 starts and one goal.
“It’s clear that today is not like any other day for me. My 25 years as an FC Bayern Munich player will come to an end in the summer. It’s been an incredible journey, shaped by unique experiences, great encounters and unforgettable triumphs. I feel immense gratitude and joy that I got to make this career with my beloved club. The special connection to the club and our fantastic fans will always remain. What I want as a farewell should be clear: titles we can celebrate together, and moments we’ll remember fondly for a long time. We’re going to give our all in the coming weeks to bring the league title back to Munich and reach our coveted ‘Finale Dahoam’. Let’s do it together!” Muller said in the statement.
“Thomas Mller is the definition of a Bavarian fairytale career; he grew in Bavaria and with Bayern. From Ammersee to the Allianz Arena, as far as Asia and America. Nobody has won more Bundesliga titles, and 33 trophies in total so far speak volumes. He ranks among the most outstanding personalities in FC Bayern history,” said club president Herbert Hainer.
The German giants have also confirmed a special testimonial match for Muller, which would come during the side’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the USA, starting from June 15.
