Bayern Munich rising star Thomas Muller reveals he turned down an offer from English Premier League side Chelsea after starring for Germany at the 2010 World Cup.
Muller, who came to the lime-light in the 2009/10 season after an remarkable season with Bayern, earned himself a place in the German squad for last year's World Cup in South Africa, where he suitably went on the make an even bigger mark for himself.
Muller scored five goals and three assists in Germany's run to the semi-finals, and was awarded the Golden Boot, as well as named the Best Young Player of the tournament.
And the 22-year-old has now revealed that Chelsea came in with an offer immediately after the tournament, which he turned down because he felt it would be advantageous for him to remain at Bayern in the immediate future.
"I wasn't just offered a little after the World Cup - I refused several offers, including one from Chelsea," Muller said according to The Sun.
"It's an honourable club and it's not something that's offered every day, but I didn't think it was reasonable to make that step at such a young age.
"A change would have been ridiculous after only one year playing as a pro, and at my age you have to play [regularly]."
Having built on his remarkable debut campaign with another impressive season last term, where he netted 19 goals in 48 appearances, Muller can't see himself leaving the Allianz Arena at the moment.
"Now I see no reason why I should move, I love Bayern."
Brazilian center-back Alex has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, and Villas-Boas is said to be willing to offload the defender should he be able to prise Godin away from Atletico Madrid.
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