“Dream move!”: Müller announces new role from summer 2026 | OneFootball

New task for Thomas Müller: The former star of FC Bayern has landed a new job.

The guessing game is over: Thomas Müller announced his future plans on Friday - and caused quite a stir. As Deutsche Telekom officially announced, the 36-year-old will be a TV expert for MagentaTV at the World Cup in Canada, the USA and Mexico starting summer 2026.

"The long-time national player and currently active offensive player for the Vancouver Whitecaps brings his unique mix of expertise, humor and passion live to the screens," says the broadcaster's press release. For Müller, who has opened a new chapter in his career since his move to the North American MLS, the task is a welcome opportunity to bring his experiences from a different perspective.

"I am really looking forward to this new challenge and am very excited about the tournament. This time not on the pitch, but on the mic. But certainly still very close to the action," Müller said about his new role. The former Bayern star wants to offer viewers not only exciting analyses during the World Cup, but also insights into life and football in North America.

"But it will also be an exciting experience for me to analyze football games for people at home for the first time as an outsider. What I will definitely bring with me is a great enthusiasm and many insights about the USA and Canada from my new life as an MLS player," the ex-Bayern star continued.

Müller becomes TV expert: "A real dream transfer"

Even during his active time, the 2014 World Cup winner was considered one of the most opinionated and entertaining players in the country. His casual manner and his pointed statements made him popular with fans and media alike.

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Telekom is also very pleased. Arnim Butzen, TV boss of the group, described the commitment as a real coup: "This is a dream transfer for us! The name Thomas Müller automatically makes the hearts of German football fans beat faster - the fact that we could convince him of MagentaTV and offer our customers this treat is simply great."

Butzen continued: "Thomas stands like hardly anyone else for passion, intuitive sense and esprit in football. We can hardly wait for him to bring his outstanding personality to MagentaTV and share his perspectives with our viewers in the future. MagentaTV will be even more entertaining and closer to the action as a result."

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