Thomas Muller surprised by contract decision made by Bayern Munich | OneFootball

Thomas Muller’s future at Bayern Munich has been a big talking point in Germany over the weekend. The experienced German forward looks to bring the curtains down on his illustrious career in Munich at the end of the season.

Muller reportedly held two rounds of talks with Bayern chiefs during the international break. The club hierarchy has always insisted that Muller remains a key member of the squad, but they have decided against offering him a new deal. As things stand, Muller will leave Munich on a free transfer in the summer.

According to Christian Falk (via iMiaSanMia), Muller was surprised by Bayern’s decision not to offer him a new deal. The German forward wanted to stay at the club for one more season, but it looks like the club chiefs have made up their minds, which is quite a turnaround from their previous stance of giving Muller a new deal as long as he wants to play in Bavaria.

Wages could be a decisive factor behind Bayern’s decision

Muller is one of the top earners at Bayern. He has not been a regular member of the starting XI under Vincent Kompany. With Die Roten looking to find ways to trim the wage bill, it makes sense from a financial point of view to part ways with the experienced German forward. Die Roten are planning to spend big in the summer, which makes big departures very crucial to balance the books.

It remains to be seen if there will be an official communication from Muller regarding his future. He wanted to play at the top level at least until 2025. The 35-year-old will not play for any other Bundesliga club. A move away from Europe to MLS or Saudi Arabia could be lucrative options for Thomas Muller if he decides to continue playing at the top level.

Die Roten still have a lot to play for so Muller will be eager to perform well on the pitch irrespective of what happens about his future in the background. Winning the Bundesliga and Champions League titles would be the perfect way to end his time as a Bayern player.

The Bavarian faithful will still hope that Bayern can find a solution with Thomas Muller to extend his stay for one more season. His presence in the dressing room is crucial and Muller can still make a significant contribution on the pitch.