Next leader at Bayern? Müller surprises with his prediction | OneFootball

Who will be the next leading figure at Bayern? Thomas Müller’s prediction comes as a surprise.

In Sport BILD, Thomas Müller has named a surprising candidate when it comes to the next major leading figure at FC Bayern. The 35-year-old, who has not been under contract with the record champions since the summer, sees none other than a new signing in this role.

“I have a hot take for you: Michael Olise. The way he carries himself and his understanding of commitment make him, in my eyes, an absolute key player for the coming years. He can become the player who leads Bayern in the future, just as Franck Ribéry did in my time. He may have a different personality than Franck, but he’s also the type who clearly signals: ‘Give me the ball, I’ll take care of it!’ That’s also a way to lead a team, without being a big talker,” Müller explained.

In the discussion about who could replace him as a fan favorite and figure of identification at Bayern, the 2014 World Cup winner also shared his thoughts. He pointed especially to players from the club’s own youth system. “We have several players in our ranks who absolutely embody FC Bayern and come from the youth academy—like Pavlo (Aleksandar Pavlovic) and Stani (Josip Stanisic). The two of them absolutely know what it’s all about. I’ll be watching their further development with great interest.”

Müller on Musiala: “He should just feel free-spirited”

Jamal Musiala, who is set to return to the team after his injury break, is someone Müller deliberately wants to keep out of this debate about leadership roles. “I don’t want to burden Jamal with this sentimental discussion at all. He should just feel free-spirited and enjoy playing football when he’s fit again. The lads will handle it well. I’m convinced of that.”

Müller’s comments show that, even after his departure, he remains deeply engaged with the club’s future. Particularly noteworthy is his assessment of Olise, who hasn’t been with Munich for long and is known off the pitch for his rather introverted demeanor. But for Müller, the Frenchman could soon grow into a defining face at FC Bayern.

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