Philipp Lahm and Thomas Muller sign long-term contracts at Bayern Munich
Captain Philipp Lahm and Manchester United target Thomas Muller target Thomas Muller have signed long signed long term contracts with the club extending their stay at the club to 2018 and 2019 respectively, Bayern Munich’s press release on its official website said.
Philipp Lahm who has been at the club since he was 11, with the help of this contract will take him to the twilight of his career and end up at a staggering 23 years at his beloved Allianz Arena, a period which will undoubtedly put him into the Bayern Munich hall of fame.
A delighted Philipp #Lahm: "I will end my career at #FCBayern. That was always my wish." pic.twitter.com/VvHDOESH3x
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) June 11, 2014
Thomas Muller, 24-years old, one the brightest among the star-studded Bayern Munich line-up has been practically taken off the transfer market ending any hopes for clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea who were after the German forward’s signature.
.@esmuellert_ is also delighted: "FCB has been my club since 2000 and it will remain that way for the coming years." pic.twitter.com/4yO1SweSl0
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) June 11, 2014
Both Lahm and Muller are expected to play a stellar role in the World Cup for Germany.