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Qatar Tribune
an hour ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Sydney FC in talks with Bayern great Thomas Muller
dpa Berlin Australian club Sydney FC are in talks with Bayern Munich great Thomas Müller, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Wednesday. Müller, who left Bayern this summer after the Club World Cup, has been heavily linked to a move to the MLS in the United States. However, according to the report, the player and his representatives have been in talks with Sydney FC 'for several weeks' about a switch to the A-League, and the club believes there is still a chance of convincing him. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations said that the 2014 World Cup champion had been impressed with the pitch made to him by Sydney FC. A move would see Müller play again alongside former Bayern team-mate Douglas Costa. The report added that Müller's answer is expected 'within the next week or so, with the club recently informed that they are one of the final two options he is considering.' Broadcaster Sky reported on Tuesday that one of the options in the US for Müller is Los Angeles FC, while FC Cincinnati said last month that they had offered Müller a deal. The Sydney Morning Herald said that Sydney FC declined to comment, while Müller's management was also contacted for comment. Müller has yet to officially confirm whether he will continue playing football. The veteran midfielder is currently on holiday and is expected to sign a contract with his new club next week, Sky said. Müller left Bayern after 25 years of service as his contract expired this summer and he wasn't given a new deal. His last game for his boyhood club was the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller linked with shock move to one unlikely football club... and they are not based in the United States
Former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller looked to be heading stateside, after the 35-year-old announced that he would be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the 2024-25 season. The Germany international is the Bundesliga side's record appearance maker and currently sits third on their list of all-time scorers with a whopping 247 goals. Since he chose to leave the German outfit, questions have revolved over his next move. Retirement talk has circulated while a move to join a Major League Soccer franchise had also been gathering a lot of steam. In fact, Sky Sports Germany had claimed that Muller was set to imminently make a move to join the US side, Los Angeles FC, which is believed to be his favoured option. The west coast outfit are, in fact, a sister club of Bayern Munich. Muller had reportedly already made up his mind on the move. However, Vince Rugari of The Age, has thrown a shock new curveball into the equation, with the football reporter claiming that Sydney FC are also in talks to sign the legendary Munich forward. The free agent, who has only ever played for Bayern, is seeking a fresh start at a new club, and could head Down Under to join The Sky Blues. The report adds that Muller's representatives have been in conversations with the A-League outfit for several weeks. The club is hoping to convince him to move down to Sydney, with Muller set to make a call on his next move in the coming week. However, sources told Rugari that Muller 'had been impressed by the pitch made to him by Sydney FC'. A key factor in convincing Muller to join the club would be two of his former team-mates. Douglas Costa and Alexander Baumjohann are both already working for the club, with Baumjohann employed as the team's head of player management. Rugari claims Baumjohann is leading the chase to sign Muller. Last season, Muller made 49 appearances for the German club across all competitions, while also returning eight goals and eight assists. He still has plenty of gas left in the tank and could turn out for many top sides in Europe. Muller enjoyed a hugely successful career with Bayern, winning 13 Bundesliga titles with the club and two Champions league titles. Upon his departure from Bayern, Muller was coy over his next move, revealing that he tries not to think about his future too much. 'I'm very open-minded for everything that comes. I always try to focus on what is immediately next,' the World Cup winner explained. 'Now I'm a football player. I only think about preparing for training tomorrow. I try not to think too much about my future. When the day comes that I stop, I want to understand exactly what it is that I miss about football.' It comes as Sydney coach Ufuk Talay has committed to spending two more seasons at the club. While admitting that the club is 'transitioning' earlier this year, he opened up on the side's transfer strategy. 'The strategy has changed. We're blooding some youngsters, and the club's made some sales over the past two seasons – it's a business at the end of the day. 'You still want to be competitive, but at the same time blood some youth and make some sales of players. 'It's a bit of a balance and we're still going through that process while we're still trying to win trophies.'
The Advertiser
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Sydney FC 'in talks' with Bayern Munich great Muller
A-League side Sydney FC have been in talks with Bayern Munich great Thomas Muller, according to reports. Muller, who has left the German Bundesliga giants after the recent Club World Cup, has been heavily linked to a move to the MLS in the United States. But according to the report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the player and his representatives have also been in talks with the Sky Blues "for several weeks" about a move to Australia, and the club believes there is still a chance of convincing him. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations said that the 2014 World Cup winner had been impressed with the pitch made to him by Sydney FC. A move would see Muller play again alongside former Bayern teammate Douglas Costa. The report added that Muller's answer is expected "within the next week or so, with the club recently informed that they are one of the final two options he is considering." Broadcaster Sky have reported that one of the options in the US for Muller is Los Angeles FC, while FC Cincinnati said last month that they had offered Muller a deal. The Herald said on Wednesday that Sydney FC have declined to comment, while Muller's management was also contacted for comment. Muller has yet to officially confirm whether he will continue playing football. The veteran midfielder, who boasts 131 Germany caps, is currently on holiday and is expected to sign a contract with his new club next week, Sky said. Muller left Bayern after 25 years of service as his contract expired this summer and he wasn't given a new deal. His last game for his boyhood club was the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals. A-League side Sydney FC have been in talks with Bayern Munich great Thomas Muller, according to reports. Muller, who has left the German Bundesliga giants after the recent Club World Cup, has been heavily linked to a move to the MLS in the United States. But according to the report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the player and his representatives have also been in talks with the Sky Blues "for several weeks" about a move to Australia, and the club believes there is still a chance of convincing him. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations said that the 2014 World Cup winner had been impressed with the pitch made to him by Sydney FC. A move would see Muller play again alongside former Bayern teammate Douglas Costa. The report added that Muller's answer is expected "within the next week or so, with the club recently informed that they are one of the final two options he is considering." Broadcaster Sky have reported that one of the options in the US for Muller is Los Angeles FC, while FC Cincinnati said last month that they had offered Muller a deal. The Herald said on Wednesday that Sydney FC have declined to comment, while Muller's management was also contacted for comment. Muller has yet to officially confirm whether he will continue playing football. The veteran midfielder, who boasts 131 Germany caps, is currently on holiday and is expected to sign a contract with his new club next week, Sky said. Muller left Bayern after 25 years of service as his contract expired this summer and he wasn't given a new deal. His last game for his boyhood club was the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals. A-League side Sydney FC have been in talks with Bayern Munich great Thomas Muller, according to reports. Muller, who has left the German Bundesliga giants after the recent Club World Cup, has been heavily linked to a move to the MLS in the United States. But according to the report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the player and his representatives have also been in talks with the Sky Blues "for several weeks" about a move to Australia, and the club believes there is still a chance of convincing him. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations said that the 2014 World Cup winner had been impressed with the pitch made to him by Sydney FC. A move would see Muller play again alongside former Bayern teammate Douglas Costa. The report added that Muller's answer is expected "within the next week or so, with the club recently informed that they are one of the final two options he is considering." Broadcaster Sky have reported that one of the options in the US for Muller is Los Angeles FC, while FC Cincinnati said last month that they had offered Muller a deal. The Herald said on Wednesday that Sydney FC have declined to comment, while Muller's management was also contacted for comment. Muller has yet to officially confirm whether he will continue playing football. The veteran midfielder, who boasts 131 Germany caps, is currently on holiday and is expected to sign a contract with his new club next week, Sky said. Muller left Bayern after 25 years of service as his contract expired this summer and he wasn't given a new deal. His last game for his boyhood club was the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Sydney FC 'in talks' with Bayern Munich great Muller
A-League side Sydney FC have been in talks with Bayern Munich great Thomas Muller, according to reports. Muller, who has left the German Bundesliga giants after the recent Club World Cup, has been heavily linked to a move to the MLS in the United States. But according to the report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the player and his representatives have also been in talks with the Sky Blues "for several weeks" about a move to Australia, and the club believes there is still a chance of convincing him. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations said that the 2014 World Cup winner had been impressed with the pitch made to him by Sydney FC. A move would see Muller play again alongside former Bayern teammate Douglas Costa. The report added that Muller's answer is expected "within the next week or so, with the club recently informed that they are one of the final two options he is considering." Broadcaster Sky have reported that one of the options in the US for Muller is Los Angeles FC, while FC Cincinnati said last month that they had offered Muller a deal. The Herald said on Wednesday that Sydney FC have declined to comment, while Muller's management was also contacted for comment. Muller has yet to officially confirm whether he will continue playing football. The veteran midfielder, who boasts 131 Germany caps, is currently on holiday and is expected to sign a contract with his new club next week, Sky said. Muller left Bayern after 25 years of service as his contract expired this summer and he wasn't given a new deal. His last game for his boyhood club was the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
Sydney Morning Herald
18 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney FC in shock swoop for Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller
Sydney FC are in talks to sign former Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller in what could be one of the greatest marquee coups in A-League history. Müller, 35, is a free agent after departing Bayern, the only club he has ever played for, at the end of the recent FIFA Club World Cup after more than 500 games across nearly two decades, and is seeking a new experience to round out his career. Though reports have linked him to Major League Soccer in the United States – and some have gone as far as to say he has already made up his mind – this masthead can reveal that the Sky Blues have been in discussions with Müller and his representatives for several weeks about an A-League switch, and that they remain an outside chance of convincing him. An answer either way is expected within the next week or so, with the club recently informed that they are one of the final two options he is considering. The other is in MLS, and that is believed to be his favoured option, but Sydney are still in with a shot. Sources with knowledge of negotiations, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Müller – a 13-time Bundesliga winner, two-time UEFA Champions League winner, and part of the Germany squad that won the 2014 World Cup – had been impressed with the pitch made to him by Sydney FC. Two of his former teammates are already at the club: Brazilian star Douglas Costa, who he played with between 2015 and 2017 at Bayern Munich, and the retired Alexander Baumjohann, Sydney's head of player management who spent a year on the books at Germany's biggest club and is believed to be spearheading the attempt to sign him. His recruitment would be an enormous boon for the financially stricken A-League and for Sydney FC, whose board has undergone an off-season restructure with the departure of long-time chairman Scott Barlow. Jan Voss, a German-Australian business executive and president of Ferrari Australasia, has replaced Barlow as chairman, while the club's foundation chairman Walter Bugno – hugely influential in their 'Bling FC' era – is back on the board as a director. No A-League club – not even the Sky Blues – can compete with the wages that Müller would be able to attract in the US or elsewhere; like any high-profile player who decides to move to Australia, it would involve him prioritising the low-key lifestyle he would be able to enjoy in Sydney over money.
