Thomas Muller retires from the German national team.

Muller bids farewell to the German national team after 14 years of service - Photo: GETTY

According to Bild (Germany), Muller has said goodbye to the German national team players and coaching staff. He will make an official announcement to the fans in a few days.

The decision was made after Die Mannschaft's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Spain after 120 minutes of dramatic play.

Previously, in an interview after the Euro 2024 quarter-final match, the 34-year-old striker subtly hinted at the possibility of retiring from international football: "To be honest, this could be the last time I wear the national team jersey."

Nevertheless, midfielder Muller has affirmed that he will continue playing for Bayern Munich until his contract expires in 2025.

Thomas Muller (right) didn't get much playing time at Euro 2024 - Photo: GETTY

Throughout his 14 years with Die Mannschaft, Muller made a significant impact with 131 appearances and 45 goals. This achievement places him third on the list of players with the most appearances for the German national team of all time. Specifically, Muller is only behind Lothar Matthaus (150 matches) and Miroslav Klose (137 matches).

The most memorable moment in Muller's career with the German national team was winning the 2014 World Cup. He scored 5 goals and played a major role in helping "Die Mannschaft" become world champions.

Thomas Muller is one of the most talented and experienced players in German football over the past decade.

However, fans shouldn't worry too much about Die Mannschaft's squad. They have talented young stars in attack such as Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz…

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