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In late March 2025, reports emerged that his contract with Bayern would not be renewed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/mueller-erhaelt-beim-fc-bayern-keinen-vertrag-mehr-1101947/artikel |title=Müller erhält beim FC Bayern keinen Vertrag mehr |publisher=Kicker |language=de |date=30 March 2025 }}</ref> On 5 April, it was confirmed that Müller would leave Bayern at the end of the [[2024–25 Bundesliga|season]], bringing his 25 years with the club to an end.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=End of an era – Thomas Müller to leave FC Bayern |publisher=FC Bayern Munich |url=https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2025/04/thomas-mueller-to-leave-fc-bayern}}</ref> In his first match after his departure was announced, Müller came on as a substitute and scored a late equaliser in a 2–1 loss against [[Inter Milan]] in the [[2024–25 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] quarter-finals first leg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Inter Milan 2-1 Bayern (Apr 8, 2025) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/733611/internazionale-bayern-munich |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> He would [[Captain (association football)|captain]] his team for full 90 minutes in the second leg, marking his 163rd Champions League appearance, tying Lionel Messi for third-most appearances in UCL history. The match would end in a 2–2 draw, eliminating Bayern out of the competition and marking Müller's last ever Champions League match for his side.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Inter Milan 2-2 Bayern (Apr 16, 2025) Game Analysis |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/733615 |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> On 26 April, he featured in his 500th Bundesliga match in a 3–0 victory over Mainz.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fcbayern.com/de/news/2025/04/thomas-mueller-absolviert-500.-bundesliga-spiel |title=Rekordmann Thomas Müller absolviert 500. Bundesliga-Spiel |publisher=FC Bayern Munich |language=de |date=26 April 2025 }}</ref> |
In late March 2025, reports emerged that his contract with Bayern would not be renewed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/mueller-erhaelt-beim-fc-bayern-keinen-vertrag-mehr-1101947/artikel |title=Müller erhält beim FC Bayern keinen Vertrag mehr |publisher=Kicker |language=de |date=30 March 2025 }}</ref> On 5 April, it was confirmed that Müller would leave Bayern at the end of the [[2024–25 Bundesliga|season]], bringing his 25 years with the club to an end.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=End of an era – Thomas Müller to leave FC Bayern |publisher=FC Bayern Munich |url=https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2025/04/thomas-mueller-to-leave-fc-bayern}}</ref> In his first match after his departure was announced, Müller came on as a substitute and scored a late equaliser in a 2–1 loss against [[Inter Milan]] in the [[2024–25 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] quarter-finals first leg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Inter Milan 2-1 Bayern (Apr 8, 2025) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/733611/internazionale-bayern-munich |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> He would [[Captain (association football)|captain]] his team for full 90 minutes in the second leg, marking his 163rd Champions League appearance, tying Lionel Messi for third-most appearances in UCL history. The match would end in a 2–2 draw, eliminating Bayern out of the competition and marking Müller's last ever Champions League match for his side.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Inter Milan 2-2 Bayern (Apr 16, 2025) Game Analysis |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/733615 |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> On 26 April, he featured in his 500th Bundesliga match in a 3–0 victory over Mainz.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fcbayern.com/de/news/2025/04/thomas-mueller-absolviert-500.-bundesliga-spiel |title=Rekordmann Thomas Müller absolviert 500. Bundesliga-Spiel |publisher=FC Bayern Munich |language=de |date=26 April 2025 }}</ref> |
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He eventually secured his 13th Bundesliga title, extending his own record,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/thomas-muller-record-13th-league-title-bayern-munich-31776 |title=Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller lands record-extending 13th Bundesliga title |publisher=Bundesliga |date=4 May 2025 }}</ref> and in doing so, equaled Ryan Giggs' record for the most titles in the top five European leagues. Additionally, he matched the record for the most decorated German player, sharing the achievement of 34 titles with [[Toni Kroos]].<ref name="sky"/> On 10 May, he played his 750th match for Bayern Munich and his final match at the Allianz Arena in a 2–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, marking the occasion by lifting the league trophy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/10/european-football-thomas-muller-bows-out-on-high-note-at-bayern-munich |title=European football: Kane and Bayern lift trophy as Müller says goodbye |publisher=The Guardian |date=10 May 2025 }}</ref> On 15 June, he scored twice in Bayern's 10–0 win over [[Auckland City FC|Auckland City]], marking his 250th goal for the club in their opening match of the [[2025 FIFA Club World Cup|FIFA Club World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/klub-wm/2025/06/schutzenfest-zum-auftakt-fc-bayern-demontiert-auckland-city |title=Schützenfest zum Auftakt: FC Bayern demontiert Auckland City |publisher=Sport1 |language=de |date=15 June 2025 }}</ref> On 5 July, he made his final appearance for Bayern in a 2–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sport.sky.de/fussball/psg-vs-fc-bayern/spielbericht/526488 |title=FC Bayern verliert Klub-WM-Viertelfinale gegen PSG |publisher=Sky Sport |language=de |date=5 July 2025 }}</ref> |
He eventually secured his 13th Bundesliga title, extending his own record,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/thomas-muller-record-13th-league-title-bayern-munich-31776 |title=Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller lands record-extending 13th Bundesliga title |publisher=Bundesliga |date=4 May 2025 }}</ref> and in doing so, equaled Ryan Giggs' record for the most titles in the top five European leagues. Additionally, he matched the record for the most decorated German player, sharing the achievement of 34 titles with [[Toni Kroos]].<ref name="sky"/> On 10 May, he played his 750th match for Bayern Munich and his final match at the Allianz Arena in a 2–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, marking the occasion by lifting the league trophy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/10/european-football-thomas-muller-bows-out-on-high-note-at-bayern-munich |title=European football: Kane and Bayern lift trophy as Müller says goodbye |publisher=The Guardian |date=10 May 2025 }}</ref> On 15 June, he scored twice in Bayern's 10–0 win over [[Auckland City FC|Auckland City]], marking his 250th goal for the club in their opening match of the [[2025 FIFA Club World Cup|FIFA Club World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/klub-wm/2025/06/schutzenfest-zum-auftakt-fc-bayern-demontiert-auckland-city |title=Schützenfest zum Auftakt: FC Bayern demontiert Auckland City |publisher=Sport1 |language=de |date=15 June 2025 }}</ref> On 5 July, he made his final appearance for Bayern in a 2–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals. It is unknown if he will retire from football, or join a new team. Bayern Munich's MLS partners LAFC, are seen as a potential area for him to join, there has also been rumours of a Manchester United move but Muller broke them down in an interview with CBS.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sport.sky.de/fussball/psg-vs-fc-bayern/spielbericht/526488 |title=FC Bayern verliert Klub-WM-Viertelfinale gegen PSG |publisher=Sky Sport |language=de |date=5 July 2025 }}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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