Thomas Müller is putting aside thoughts of a possible return to FC Bayern as an official or coach. However, his latest statements leave all options open.
Such a dream start with six wins, seven goals, and four assists undoubtedly helps to talk easily about all topics. “I didn’t come here to become Vancouver’s superstar,” Thomas Müller said on Bavarian Radio: “I feel a responsibility to give something back to the club. We want the stadium to be full and to draw attention to the sport in the city.“
Admittedly, he is not yet able to communicate in depth with the Whitecaps in the same way he could in Germany. But: ”Don’t worry, Radio Müller is broadcasting here too.” Where the 36-year-old will be broadcasting in the long term, however, is still unclear.
Bayern’s supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge recently told DPA that it was “the wish of the fans and the club” for former players to take on leadership roles at Bayern Munich. Müller could broaden his horizons in Canada and prepare for a job afterwards.
“That’s a long way off,” Müller said. “I’m aware of that. I know my skill set. But I still have no idea whether I could be a good coach and whether I want to be a good coach. And whether I could be a good sports official and whether I want to be a good sports official.”
Initially, he will work as a TV expert for MagentaSport at the 2026 World Cup, alongside his active career, which currently sees him facing FC Dallas in the MLS playoffs. Rummenigge also worked as a TV expert after his active career, before returning to FC Bayern as vice president.
“Actually, the path is already mapped out,” Müller said with a laugh. His connections to Munich remain close, emphasized the 503-time Bundesliga professional, who had to hand over the record for the most Bundesliga victories to Manuel Neuer over the weekend. “The contact is very, very good,” he said. He maintains a “golf chat group” with many of his companions from his time at Bayern and will be back in Germany in December.