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Bayern are going in search of their 12th consecutive Bundesliga title this season, but currently find themselves eight points off the lead with just 12 games of the season to go. Failure to capture another title could spell the end for Thomas Tuchel at the Allianz Arena and Kimmich has been tipped to follow him out the door this summer.
Liverpool and Manchester City have been credited with an interest in the 29-year-old who may cost just £25m when the summer transfer window opens. Newcastle United were also briefly linked with a shock move for him during the January transfer window – but will likely see any attempts to purchase him this summer fail without the lure of Champions League football or breaking their wage structure, something they have been very reluctant to do.
Manchester United have also been mentioned as a potential destination for Kimmich, but, much like the Magpies, will need to guarantee Champions League qualification in order to tempt him to Old Trafford. Kimmich plays predominantly as a defensive midfielder for his club after breaking through the ranks as a right-back. He has made 82 caps for Germany and lifted the Champions League back in 2020 with Bayern.
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Thomas Muller has revealed which club he would rather support: Manchester City or Liverpool.
Of course, the midfield maestro worked with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, winning three Bundesliga titles in a row from 2013 to 2016, while also lifting two DFB-Pokal titles and a FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup apiece.
Notably, the World Cup winner arguably played the best football of his career under the Manchester City boss’ guidance.
Thomas Muller names which club he would rather support: Manchester City or Liverpool
But perhaps, Jurgen Klopp’s style of play could resonate with the 34-year-old, especially as they hail from the same country.
It is impossible not to respect the remarkable job that the former Borussia Dortmund manager has done at Anfield.
Thomas Muller believes that while he likes watching Manchester City the most in English football as a whole, watching Liverpool in the flesh may be more exciting because of their raucous support.
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“I love to watch City, but when I want to be a supporter, maybe I want to be in the stands of Liverpool at Anfield Road”, he said [via ESPN UK on TikTok].
Fair answer from Thomas Muller
Considering Thomas Muller has played against both Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in his career, he must be aware of how brilliant both teams are.
Having worked with Guardiola, as Muller revealed, he enjoys watching City in action, especially considering how fascinating it is to witness how much their playing style has evolved over the years.
But perhaps as a fan, the German international prefers the idea of watching a game at Anfield.
Ultimately, that comes down to preference and there is no wrong answer in such an instance.
But Manchester City and Pep Guardiola should be proud of the fact that legends of the game like Thomas Muller tune into their games and are enthralled.
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