The exit from the Club World Cup was painful for Bayern Munich as they suffered a big injury blow in the form of Jamal Musiala. The young German star underwent surgery this week to repair the fractured fibula. Musiala is expected to be out of action for at least four months, with his participation in Hinrunde looking unlikely.
Bayern needed new signings in the attack before the Club World Cup. The need for new attacking players has become even more urgent after Musiala’s injury. Die Roten need depth in the number ten and left flank.
Despite the lack of numbers in the attack, Bayern have no plans to give a short-term deal to Thomas Muller. The German international played his final game for Bayern on Saturday against Paris Saint-Germain.
While talking to the media after the defeat against PSG (via iMiaSanMia), Max Eberl ruled out the possibility of Muller getting a six-month contract after Musiala’s injury. Bayern have firmly decided that it is time to move on from Muller.
"That's not in our thoughts. We didn't talk about that."Max Eberl on short-term deal for Muller
Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus told Bild (via iMiaSanMia) that Bayern should consider the thought of giving him a short-term deal after Musiala’s deal. The club hierarchy doesn’t hold the same opinion as Matthaus on this situation.
The 35-year-old German forward was open to staying at Bayern for one more season. However, the club chiefs believed that it was the right time to move on, and he was not offered a new contract. Die Roten had extended his contract by a few days due to the Club World Cup.
Muller said his goodbyes to Sabner Strasse this week. The German star took to social media to bid farewell to the club. Harry Kane posted a special tribute for Muller after playing with the German forward for the last two years at Bayern.
Thomas Muller has no plans to retire
After leaving Bayern, Muller wants to continue playing football. He has no plans to retire immediately, but a move to another European club is looking unlikely. There is significant interest from the MLS clubs. Muller will make a decision about his next move during the holidays, as he was keen on focusing on the Club World Cup before sorting out his future.
The Bavarian faithful will miss having Muller in the squad when the season begins in August. Max Eberl and Christoph Freund face the challenge of finding an adequate replacement. They have stepped up the pursuit of Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart, but more signings will be needed to have a strong squad for next season.