Thomas Muller has committed his immediate future to Bayern Munich by signing a one-year extension to his contract.

Throughout this campaign, the long-serving forward has been linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena with taking on a new challenge an increasing possibility.

During the January transfer window, Newcastle United were named as one of the clubs who were monitoring the situation ahead of a potential approach.

However, on Tuesday afternoon, the Bundesliga champions announced that the 32-year-old had extended his existing terms until the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

Speaking on the decision, Muller said: "I am very happy to have extended my contract with FC Bayern until 2024. Our common path since I moved to the FCB youth team in 2000 has been a fantastic success story so far.

"I really enjoy wearing the red colors on and off the pitch every year."

While the Germany international has not been at his prolific best this season, he has still contributed 11 goals and 21 assists in 40 Bundesliga and Champions League games. body check tags ::