Thomas Muller’s name now sits next to Lionel Messi’s in the Champions League history books. But the record itself was not the headline – that’s how it came and what could come next.
On a tense night at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, Muller silently achieved a milestone that only a handful of players have ever reached. And yet, his body language after the final whistle, in combination with Bayern Munich’s elimination from UEFA Champions League, suggested on a deeper story – One that can signal the end of an extraordinary European chapter for the 35-year-old German.
It had all the petitions of a dramatic comeback. Bayern dragged Inter 2-1 from the first leg And needed a strong show at San Siro. Harry Kane gave them a lead in the 52nd minuteBut Inter replied with two goals before Eric Dier leveled the game at 2-2. Visitors pushed on, desperate for a late winner to keep their European dreams alive.
During the dying minutes, a chance fell to Muller. He rose loudly, hit the ball with a trademark head, but the Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer was equal to it. Full -time list confirmed Bayerns’ 4-3 total defeatAnd with that, possibly Muller’s last Champions League look.
Yet in the midst of heart damage was history: Muller made his 163rd Champions League lookDrawing level with Lionel Messi for third place on the All-Time list. “It won’t be that,” The German veteran said before the match when asked if it could be his last European night. For a moment, it looked like he might be right. But now the signs seem to suggest something else.
The milestone and players forward
Cristiano Ronaldo still leads appearance the chart with 183 gamesfollowed by Iker Casillas with 177. Muller and Messi now share third at 163, according to Transfer market.
😢 Thomas Muller’s Champions League career could have finished tonight Bayern Munich Legend Lived Lionel Messi with 163 performances in the competition
But unlike Messi, who split his Champions League performances between Barcelona and PSG, Muller was all for A club – Bayern Munich. Since his debut in 2008, the German star has played in 17 Champions League seasons in a rowPoint 57 goals and provides 34 assistsand won the title twice (2013, 2020).
“Right now I’m just focusing on the upcoming tasks this season,” The foreman said when asked about his future. But speculation is mounted.
What is the next muller?
With its contract expiring in July 2025Bayern has already confirmed that the 35-year-old ace will leave the club after the club’s World Cup. It has opened interest in interest.
MLS clubs like San Diego FC, FC Cincinnati and LAFC is reportedly to set up offers. In the meantime, Brazilian Gant’s international Pressing hard to take him to South America.
It would actually reflect recently Brazilian Swoops for big name stars like Luis Suarezas presented to Gremio before his Inter Miami movement, and Memphis Depay. In addition, even Serie A. also remains a feasible alternative, with Fiorentina Keeps close tabs, according to Sky GermanyJournalist Florian Plettenberg.
