"Not very happy": Müller puzzled by Hoeneß | OneFootball

Thomas Müller reflects on his departure from FC Bayern. He expresses his irritation with honorary president Uli Hoeneß.

In an interview with Sport BILD, Thomas Müller openly discussed the end of his career at FC Bayern and the role of Uli Hoeneß. The 35-year-old, who has not been under contract with the record champions since August 1st, provided insights into the challenging communication surrounding his departure.

When asked if he was disappointed, Müller explained: “No – I wasn’t disappointed. As I mentioned in my letter at the beginning of April, the communication regarding the end of my contract was not really optimal. I also informed the responsible parties that I wasn’t pleased with it, as we say in Bavaria.”

Müller, who now plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS, initially entered the discussions with the expectation of being allowed to play for another year. “Yes, the decision that I would not receive a new contract was surprising to me at that time and based on the previous communication,” he said in retrospect.

Müller on Hoeneß: “I would have preferred straightforwardness”

Uli Hoeneß caused irritation for the 2014 World Champion: At the premiere of Müller’s documentary, the Bayern patriarch publicly stated that it might be better if the World Champion ended his FCB career in the summer. It later emerged that the club had already internally decided not to extend the contract – yet Müller himself had not been informed.

“Absolutely right. The club had already decided internally and hadn’t informed me yet. That Uli Hoeneß then tried to ‘build a bridge for me’ and publicly commented on my contract situation at the cinema premiere of my documentary, I honestly didn’t find very fortunate. I would have preferred straightforwardness. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a fan of open communication,” said Müller.

Despite the “bumpy introduction,” as he calls it, the long-time Bayern star looks back positively on his departure: “My farewell from FC Bayern was absolutely extraordinary and very special for me over the past few months.”

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