Hoeness: Muller is smart and popular, he is an ideal candidate for Bayern s future senior management

According to German media "sport1" on November 24, Bayern Munich Honorary Chairman Uli Hoeness believes that Thomas Muller's idea of ​​taking up a senior position in the club in the future is completely possible.

Hoeness said in an interview: "I look forward to Thomas Muller taking up important positions. He has all the prerequisites (to become a club executive) - smart, wise, and very popular." However, he also added: "This still needs time to be verified."

Before Muller moved to Vancouver Whitecaps, Hoeness made suggestions to him: "I have previously proposed to Muller: Funded by the club, He spent a year traveling around the world. In this case, he could gain an in-depth understanding of professional leagues such as the NFL, NBA, and NHL, and learn the management experience of top sports clubs. However, he said that he was not yet ready for this. "

Mueller ultimately chose to go to Canada, where his current team, the Vancouver Whitecaps (also Alphonso Davis's youth training team), is competing in the American League playoff semifinals. Hoeness revealed: "I don't know if Muller will reconsider our proposal when his playing career is over? But Bayern will always open the door for him, forever."

For the 73-year-old Hoeness, Muller's return also has special significance. When asked if he hoped to bring another club legend back to the club as management, he said bluntly: "This is exactly what I dream of."

Hoeness emphasized: "I have always believed that in the medium and long term, the club leadership should be held by people with a professional player background." The 36-year-old Muller, as the record holder in Bayern's history (756 appearances), perfectly fits this requirement.

The 36-year-old Muller's contract expired at the end of last season and left Bayern as a free agent. He has played 16 games for the Vancouver Whitecaps in all competitions this season and has led the team to the Western Conference Finals, contributing 11 goals and 6 assists. The current transfer price is 6 million euros.