Lego instead of leather: the surprising transfer of Thomas Müller

In an unexpected transfer announcement, Thomas Müller, the unflappable FC Bayern star, is entering new territory: the colourful world of Lego. As the newly appointed brand ambassador for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Müller wants to show off his creative streak.

"Creativity is my superpower on the pitch," Müller proudly proclaims in the press release. He wants to start projects with Lego that combine football and fun. But I wonder whether there is a real plan behind this or just a desperate search for post-career relevance. Will Müller now build giant Lego stadiums or immortalise himself as a minifigure?

Müller, who played with Lego as a child, sees this change as an opportunity. "As a child, I spent hours building with Lego. Now I have the opportunity to take my imagination and creativity to a whole new level," says the 34-year-old.

Lego is delighted: "We are delighted to welcome Thomas Müller to the Lego team. Together we want to develop exciting projects that will inspire both football fans and Lego enthusiasts."

Müller shows that career paths can be diverse, but whether this is seen as inspiring or a sign of a crisis remains to be seen. For my part, I am more sceptical than enthusiastic about Müller's transfer to Lego. <p