Manchester United target Thomas Muller has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich which will extend his stay at the club to a whopping 25 years.
Muller’s previous deal expired at the end of this season, and with his game time dwindling in Munich, speculation over his future had been growing.
The forward has started just seven games across all competitions this season, scoring twice and making five assists in 18 appearances.
It was reported that United were weighing up making a move for the 34-year-old in the new year, with Erik ten Hag keen to add some more firepower and experience to his struggling side.
And given his lack of opportunities under Thomas Tuchel, Muller was said to be considering leaving the Allianz Arena where he has spent his entire career.
But on Tuesday, it was announced that the German World Cup legend would be staying put having signed a new contract that will expire in 2025.
‘I’m happy my journey at FC Bayern is continuing. I want to play my part in us remaining successful, both as a team and the whole club,’ Muller said.
‘It’s important to me to be a foundation and to help steer the team in the right direction. I want to excite our fans with goals, helping create goals, my love of the game, my passion for football – and hopefully with many more titles.’
‘Thomas Muller belongs to FC Bayern like the Frauenkirche to Munich,’ club president Herbert Heiner added.
‘He was born just outside the city, grew up at this club and is already a legend while still playing. Very few players achieve that.
‘His career is littered with records in the history books. FC Bayern has been shaped by many people, and there will never again be a player like Thomas Muller.’
Muller has made 684 appearances for Bayern since his debut in 2008, scoring 237 goals and making 261 assists.
In all, he has won 12 Bundesliga titles, two Champions Leagues, six German Cups and two Club World Cups.
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