Bayern Munich favorite Thomas Müller could be about to end his career as media reports suggest the club will not extend his contract at the end of the season. The 35-year-old Müller’s current deal runs only through June and both SportBild and Kicker magazine were reporting that Bayern would prefer to save his considerable wage packet than offer him a new one.

Müller, with a salary of up to €17 million, remains one of the club’s top earners. The CEO was unable to offer Müller a new contract, not even at a reduced salary. The lack of any proposal should have been a harbinger of doom for Müller,

Uli Hoeneß initiated Müller’s departure with his statements last month: “If he’s only a substitute, I would advise him to retire” - Bayern want to further rejuvenate the team and also save salaries. Müller earns up to €17m gross per year, making him one of the top earners.