Soccer: Thomas Muller Addresses Manchester United Transfer Rumors
Bayern Munich superstar Thomas Muller addressed recent rumors linking him to a possible move to English Premier League club Manchester United.
Muller, who is reportedly the top target of Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal, told Daily Mail Online that he heard about the rumors, but he insisted that he never discussed it with his current team.
The Germany international also added that he is aware of Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's stance on the issue. Rummenigge previously said that he will not sell Muller to Manchester United, and the star forward also said that he will honor his contract with Bayern Munich.
"It's not up for discussion," Muller said of the possible transfer to Old Trafford. "I heard what Rummenigge said and it's nice for me to hear it. There are never any guarantees in football but I do have a four-year contract and when I go on the pitch and hear fans shout my name, that's something special."
Muller played for Van Gaal, when the Dutch manager was still at the helm at Bayern. Based on his experience, Muller thinks that Van Gaal will continue to try to acquire the players that he wants for his team, which, he thinks, could be the reason why he is continuously being linked to Manchester United.
Talks about his transfer to Manchester United intensified after he said that getting an offer to move to the Premier League is very tempting. However, he clarified his previous statement, saying that it has nothing to do with an imminent move to England.
"I was asked a question about money," Muller said. "So I just said we're professionals and for us it's about earning money and living our lives. The fans always have the idea about the romantic side and your love for the club. On the other hand, football is a business and things happen very quickly."
Muller, who helped Germany win the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, also discussed the negative effects of the presence of foreign players in the Premier League. He said that unlike in Germany, young players from England are not getting too much exposure because of the big number of foreign players in the league.
"It would be easier for young English players if there were less foreign players there," the 26-year-old said. "It makes life very difficult to get in a top team because there are so many foreign players with such high quality. It's true that you get your chance in Germany."
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