Germany legend Thomas Müller confirms international retirement

Thomas Müller has announced his retirement from international football following the conclusion of EURO 2024.

Müller confirmed the news via a statement on Monday.

“I was always proud to represent my country and I want to thank everyone,” he said. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the team on the way to the 2026 World Cup as a fan but no longer as a player on the pitch.

“Goodbye and see you soon.”

The Bayern Munich man played 131 times for the national side, scoring 45 goals and winning the World Cup in 2014.

The 34-year-old was used predominantly as a substitute at this summer’s European Championship, playing 56 minutes over two games but failed to guide the Mannschaft to glory as they were knocked out in the last eight by Spain.