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Bayern Munich withdraw Muller contract offer; encourage him to retire

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Bayern Munich withdraw Muller contract offer; encourage him to retire
Bayern Munich withdraw Muller contract offer; encourage him to retireSilas Schueller/DeFodi Images/Sh / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia
Bayern Munich have withdrawn their new contract offer to Thomas Muller.

The veteran striker's current deal is due to expire at the end of the season.

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Sky Deutschland says after initially opening talks about a new deal, Bayern have now dropped their plans.

Given he is on €17m-a-year, Bayern see little benefit in discussing similar terms with Muller as he is now only a bit-part player.

Indeed, it's been claimed Bayern's honourary president Uli Hoeness encouraged Muller to retire: "If he's only a substitute, I would advise him to retire."

Now 35, Muller is weighing up his options ahead of the summer market.