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Five Bayern Munich players likely to leave in summer

ByKiran Thakare|
The Allianz Arena, a venue for the UEFA EURO 2020 football championship, is pictured in Munich, southern Germany on March 17, 2020. - The European championship, due to be played in June and July this year, has been postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, European football's governing body UEFA said on March 17, 2020. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
The Allianz Arena, a venue for the UEFA EURO 2020 football championship, is pictured in Munich, southern Germany on March 17, 2020. - The European championship, due to be played in June and July this year, has been postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, European football's governing body UEFA said on March 17, 2020. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
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MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 08: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on March 8, 2020, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 08: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on March 8, 2020, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Thomas Muller

Many eyebrows will be raised by seeing the name of Thomas Muller in this list. The German forward is currently delivering his best performances since the departure of Pep Guardiola in 2016. However, things are not as straightforward regarding Muller’s future at the club.

Muller was struggling to get regular playing time under Niko Kovac at the start of the season. In October, reports emerged that the German forward is considering leaving the club in the winter window. Muller didn’t dismiss these reports and insisted that he cannot continue to be a player making an impact from the bench.

Bayern insisted that Muller is not going anywhere. After Kovac’s departure, Muller firmly established himself in the starting XI. He became the creative fulcrum of the team, registering 16 assists to his name in the Bundesliga.

Muller will enter the final year of his contract at the start of the 2020/21 season. With the possible signings of Sane and Havertz, Muller will once again find himself at sidelines. The German may not commit his future to the club, forcing Die Roten to listen to offers for him. Muller still has a lot to offer, but his desire to play every game may lead to his departure in summer.