As Bayern Munich’s legendary forward Thomas Müller nears the end of his 25-year journey with the Bavarian giants, speculation swirls around his next chapter. With his contract set to expire at the end of June, the 35-year-old veteran has confirmed his intention to leave Bayern Munich as a free agent. Amid swirling transfer rumors, one name has stood out more than others—Inter Miami, the MLS club led by none other than Lionel Messi.
And Müller? He’s not ruling it out.
Once an irreplaceable cog in Bayern’s machine, Müller’s role has diminished over the last two seasons. Under new manager Vincent Kompany, the German World Cup winner has primarily served as a squad player, offering guidance, experience, and the occasional moment of magic.
Still, his contributions are far from forgotten. Müller sits third on Bayern Munich’s all-time goalscoring list, with 250 goals, trailing only club icons Gerd Müller (565) and Robert Lewandowski (344). He added another historic moment to his resume during the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, scoring in Bayern’s record-breaking 10-0 win over Auckland City—the tournament’s largest-ever margin of victory and the first double-digit scoreline in its history.
Inter Miami rumors grow louder
With the Club World Cup being hosted in the United States, the timing and location have intensified speculation over a potential MLS move. As Bayern prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster quarter-final, attention has shifted toward Müller’s uncertain future—and whether a link-up with Messi in Miami could become a reality.
In an interview with DAZN, Müller addressed the rumors directly, and while he emphasized that no formal contact had been made, his answer was anything but dismissive.
“Basically, I wouldn’t object to playing with Messi,” Müller said. “But I don’t have any direct contact with Miami right now. Given my current physical condition, I’d like to continue playing because this game of football is simply fun, but maybe I’ll actually retire. Anything is still possible, and I’m not stressing about it.”
He further added: “The overall package has to be right. More distant or exotic countries have an advantage over the domestic league.”
Messi, Miami, and the MLS
Inter Miami, the David Beckham-owned franchise, has become a haven for iconic European players—particularly those with Barcelona ties. Messi, Luis Suáaez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets are already part of a squad managed by former Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano.
Suarez, however, has struggled with ongoing knee issues, and rumors of his potential retirement have fueled talk that Müller could be lined up as his replacement. While the German star isn’t Barcelona-bred, his global stature, playmaking instincts, and versatility in the final third would be a natural complement to Messi’s vision and style.
But Miami isn’t alone in the race. LAFC and FC Cincinnati—the latter holding his official MLS discovery rights—are also reportedly interested in acquiring the Bundesliga legend.
