Rummenigge tempts Müller with manager role at FC Bayern | OneFootball

Thomas Müller is a living legend at FC Bayern - and could shape the record champion even after his active career. For Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the 36-year-old is predestined for a role in club management.

Before his 70th birthday, the former chairman of the board and current supervisory board spoke to the dpa about Müller's future. "It is the wish of the fans and the club that former players take on a leadership role at Bayern Munich," says Rummenigge. A return in a leading role is therefore quite conceivable.

The 2014 World Cup winner left FC Bayern in the summer after his contract was not extended. With 756 competitive games, he is the sole record player of the German record champion. Currently, Müller is winding down his career in the North American Major League Soccer with the Vancouver Whitecaps. For Rummenigge, the right step: "I think Thomas did it right. He is gaining new experiences in North America, broadening his horizons, perfecting another language and getting to know a new culture. He could prepare himself a bit for a possible job afterwards."

Müller must decide for himself

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However, Rummenigge emphasized that the ball is primarily in Müller's court. "First and foremost, it is crucial what he actually wants to do after his playing career. He must be keen on this completely new challenge."

His experience at the highest level could help Müller. "He has played football at the highest level, which would undoubtedly help him. And he knows the club very well." However, Rummenigge warns against differentiation: "A board or manager position is a completely different job than the one on the field."

Whether and when Müller will actually return to the executive suite of FC Bayern remains to be seen. However, it is clear: The doors in Munich are wide open for him - and the appreciation of club legends like Rummenigge could be a decisive factor should he dare to step into management.

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