That time Bayern Munich turned down €100 million for Thomas Müller in 2015
FC Bayern really loved Thomas Müller.
In 2015, Manchester United made a staggering €100 million offer for Bayern Munich'sThomas Müller. The young German international, then 25 years old, was already a World Cup winner and a key player in the Bayern squad. Bayern Munich, however, turned down the offer, retaining their star player. During an interview on the podcast "The Late Run," Müller confirmed the €100 million bid from Manchester United, but he was under contract with Bayern and declined the offer.
The allure of the Premier League, particularly the presence of his former mentor Louis van Gaal, played a significant role in Manchester United's interest. Despite the substantial offer, Müller felt ready to take on the challenge of the Premier League and valued the opportunity to work with his former mentor. Bayern Munich's refusal to sell Müller was met with positive sentiment from the player, who considered it a tremendous compliment.
He expressed his happiness with Bayern's decision, viewing it as a strong endorsement of his value to the club. Following the failed transfer, Müller extended his contract with Bayern Munich through 2021 in December 2015. Ultimately, Müller remained at Bayern for another decade, becoming one of the defining players of the modern Bayern era and a club legend.
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