Muller shocked by Bayern's rejection.

Thomas Muller was reportedly stunned by Bayern Munich's decision not to renew his contract, despite two rounds of negotiations during international breaks.

Muller was surprised that Bayern did not renew his contract. Photo: Reuters .

According to German media, Muller hoped to stay at Allianz Arena for another season. He was ready to continue playing until the summer of 2026, but Bayern changed their stance. Previously, the Allianz Arena club had stated that Muller would stay "until he no longer wants to play football in Bavaria." Therefore, this decision left Muller disappointed.

The reason lies in financial factors. Muller is one of Bayern's highest-paid players. However, under coach Vincent Kompany, he is no longer a regular starter. With plans to cut the wage bill in preparation for the summer transfer window, parting ways with Muller would help the club balance its finances.

Despite his uncertain future, Muller remains fully committed to the remainder of the season. He wants to conclude his glorious journey with Bayern with major titles, especially the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

Muller is unlikely to play for any other Bundesliga team if he leaves Bayern. Instead, the US or Saudi Arabia are being considered as potential destinations – fitting his level of skill while also guaranteeing image and financial value.

Meanwhile, Bavarian fans are still hoping for a "last-minute turning point" to keep Muller for another year. Muller is not only an icon on the pitch, but also an irreplaceable spiritual leader in the dressing room.

Champions League Highlights: Barca 0-3 Bayern. Muller opened the scoring before Lewandowski scored a brace, helping Bayern beat Barca 3-0 at Camp Nou in Group E of the Champions League early on September 15th ( Hanoi time).

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