Mueller has been a part of Bayern's first team squad since 2008 and has been playing for Germany for the last seven. At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the forward won the trophy for the top scorer with five goals and three assists. The 2017 World Cup winner is an important figure at his club as, after Lahm's retirement, he is the last authentic local Bavarian left in squad.

Hi goals for the future are to win the Champions League again and add additional Bundesliga medals to his already impressive record. For the first time in the history of the top German division, Bayern Munich has won five consecutive titles. Mueller said he is eager to add further successes as his current contract will run out in 2021. The way Bayern are dominating the domestic league at the moment, it would be a major surprise if he does not add another three titles.

Even though team captain Philipp Lahm and Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso are retiring at the end of the season, Mueller does not expect a substantial restructuring of Bayern's squad. Goalkeeper and German international Manuel Neuer has been appointed as the new captain. With the experience of Neuer, Mats Hummels, David Alaba, Jerome Boateng, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben, Mueller is convinced Bayern can continue to rely on a solid structure within the team in the near future too. He nevertheless expects the club to become active in the transfer market. It is part and parcel of the business, Mueller said. Everyone at the club is aware of the necessity to improve and rejuvenate the current squad.

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