Munich, Germany – Thomas Muller don announce say e go leave Bayern Munich at the end of dis current season, closing chapter of 25 years with di club.
Di 35-year-old forward, wey don play 743 games for di club, and dey third on di all-time scorer list with 247 goals, express im sentiments in statement wey e share on social media. ‘Today no be normal day for me. My 25 years as Bayern player go come to end for summer. Na incredible journey, shaped by unique experiences and unforgettable triumphs,’ Muller talk.
As one of di most decorated player for football history, Muller don win plenty trophies including 12 Bundesliga titles, two Champions League titles, six DFB-Pokal cups and more, making his total trophy haul 33. E start im career for Bayern academy before e make im senior debut for 2008.
‘I dey feel immense joy and gratitude for all wey I achieve with my beloved club. Di special connection wey I get with di club and our fantastic fans go always remain,’ Muller add.
Club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen also talk about Muller contributions to di team, saying, ‘He na one of di greatest player personalities Bayern don produce. Na important say we find mutual solution to dis matter.’ Muller still dey remember as player wey take part for Germany’s World Cup victories in 2010 and 2014.
‘For dis campaign, I don play 24 times for di Bundesliga, but I only start eight occasions,’ Muller say. Di star player don also express say he go put in extra effort in di remaining weeks to ensure Bayern reclaim di league title.
As Bayern dey sit atop di Bundesliga table with nine-point lead over Bayer Leverkusen, di club don plan to hold a testimonial match to honor Muller before him finally exit di club. Di final competitive game wey he go play go happen during di FIFA Club World Cup for di USA starting June 15.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer describe Muller legacy as legendary, saying, ‘He na di definition of a Bavarian fairytale career and ranks among di most outstanding personalities in FC Bayern history.’ Sporting director Christoph Freund add, ‘Muller no dey show off; him get pure instinct and extraordinary understanding of di game. E go hard to find another player like am.’
