by Oliver Trust
BERLIN, July 23 (Xinhua) -- While official information is still pending, several media reports indicate that Bayern legend Thomas Muller is set to continue his career in Major League Soccer in the United States.
Having to leave the German record champion after 25 years due to his age of 35, turning 36 this September, the two-time UEFA Champions League winner (2013/2020) is said to be heading for a final adventure.
According to reports from the TV station Sky, the tabloid Bild, and the sports magazine Kicker, Muller has decided to add another chapter in the MLS.
The most likely club to sign the striker appears to be Bayern Munich's affiliate, Los Angeles FC.
The 2014 FIFA world champion would be the 19th German player employed in the MLS.
After 756 games and 33 titles in Bayern's shirt, the former German international had extended his contract with the reigning German champion until the end of the newly formed FIFA Club World Cup.
He made his last appearance in the Bavarians shirt on July 5th, when the side was knocked out in the quarterfinals by Paris Saint-Germain (2-0).
The attacker recently stated that joining a German first-tier club isn't an option. Similarly, it seems unlikely to move to Australia after rumors spread that Sydney FC made an offer.
Bayern officials said they favor a move to Los Angeles, as the German side has increased its efforts over the past few months to expand its engagement in the United States.
Muller joined Bayern at the age of ten in 2000 and progressed to the professional team, making his debut in the first team in August 2008; not to mention an unprecedented career in the German national team.
He made his last appearance in the German shirt at the 2024 UEFA Euro, when Germany lost to Spain in the quarterfinals.
Due to his unorthodox game style, the forward earned the nickname "space invader" as he regularly turned up in unusual spots between opponents' lines.
Over the past two seasons, his playing minutes decreased, while Muller said he accepted his new role as a mentor for younger players, mostly sitting on the bench. ■
