Karl Rummenigge, the former CEO of Bayern Munich and current member of the club's supervisory board, confirmed that former star Thomas Müller still has the opportunity to return to the Bavarians in the future to work in an administrative capacity.

In statements to the German news agency on the occasion of his seventieth birthday, Rummenigge said: "The desire of the fans and the club is for former players to take on leadership roles at Bayern Munich."

Müller, who is 36 years old, ended his career with Bayern Munich this summer after spending 25 years with the team, moving to Major League Soccer through Vancouver Whitecaps after his contract expired without renewal.

Rummenigge clarified that the decision to move was the right one, noting: "I believe Thomas made the right decision; he is gaining new experiences in North America, learning another language, and experiencing a different culture, which could help him prepare for a potential administrative future after retirement."

He added: "He should be excited about this entirely new challenge; he has played football at the highest level, and this will undoubtedly serve him well, as he knows the club very well."

Rummenigge concluded by emphasizing that working in administration or coaching is completely different from playing on the field, but he would not be surprised to see Müller as part of Bayern Munich in a leadership position in the future.