After Euro 2024, Germany’s Thomas Müller Announces Retirement From International Duty

Thomas Müller has confirmed his retirement from Germany duty after their exit from Euro 2024, ending his international career with 131 caps and 45 goals.

The forward for Bayern Munich is third all-time in the history of the German men’s team, behind only Lothar Matthäus (150) and Miroslav Klose (137).

“I was always proud to represent my country. I want to thank all of you,” Müller said in a YouTube video announcing his decision. “Now I am a fan in the stands.”

Müller made his debut for the national team in a friendly match against Argentina in 2010. He gained notoriety at the World Cup that year, finishing as the Golden Boot winner with five goals and three assists.

The 34-year-old made the perfect start to the 2014 World Cup, scoring a hat trick in Germany’s opening group game against Portugal. He started all seven of Germany’s games at the tournament, scoring in three of them including the famous 7-1 demolition of Brazil in the semifinal.

Müller played the full 120 minutes of the final against Argentina as Joachim Löw’s team won 1-0 to win the World Cup.

Müller’s decision means that Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will be without another of the national team’s longstanding members after Toni Kroos retired from all football after the quarterfinal defeat to Spain.

The international future of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is also in doubt. Neuer, 38, is Germany’s fifth most-capped player with 124 appearances.