Former Bayern Munich ahead Thomas Muller has joined Main League Soccer aspect Vancouver Whitecaps for the remainder of the 2025 season.
The 35-year-old left the German aspect on the finish of final season when his contract expired, bringing an finish to his 25-year affiliation with the Bundesliga champions.
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Vancouver’s deal consists of the choice to signal Muller as a chosen participant (DP) for the 2026 MLS season – every membership is allowed three DPs whose wages aren’t counted towards their wage cap.
Whitecaps acquired the invention precedence rights for Muller from FC Cincinnati in change for $200,000 (£149,000) in 2025 basic allocation cash (GAM), $100,000 (£75,000) in 2026 GAM, and a conditional $100,000 (£75,000) in 2026 GAM.
He’ll formally be part of the membership upon receipt of his worldwide switch certificates (ITC), visa and work allow.
“I am trying ahead to coming to Vancouver to assist this crew win a championship,” stated Muller, who began his youth profession at Bayern in 2000 and led them to 2 Champions League and 13 Bundesliga titles.
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“I’ve heard nice issues in regards to the metropolis, however at first I am coming to win. I’ve had nice conversations with [sporting director] Axel Schuster and [head coach] Jesper Sorensen, and now I am unable to wait to play in entrance of the supporters and to see the entire followers come out to BC Place as we head in direction of the play-offs.”
Muller additionally made 131 appearances for Germany, scoring 45 targets, and lifted the 2014 World Cup after successful the Golden Boot as prime scorer of the 2010 event in South Africa.
Vancouver are at the moment second, some extent behind San Diego, within the Western Convention with 10 common season matches remaining.