Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller maintains his fitness levels within the Bundesliga squad
Thomas Müller, the German football star, is reportedly on the verge of a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) with Vancouver Whitecaps. The news was first reported by the newspapers "Vancouver Sun" and "The Province", before being confirmed by "Bild", with sources within the league citing the impending transfer.
Müller, who has bid farewell to FC Bayern Munich with a video over the weekend, has been spending time training on the Säbener Straße pitches, with permission from his former club. During these sessions, he has been working on passing and coordination exercises with Bayern's rehab coach, Simon Martinello.
The details of these training sessions, however, have not been made public. What is known is that Müller is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Canadian team, although the exact terms of the agreement have yet to be officially confirmed.
While the contract details and Müller's training routine before joining Vancouver Whitecaps remain undisclosed, the team is in the process of acquiring Müller’s MLS discovery rights from FC Cincinnati for up to $400,000 in General Allocation Money. This move is a crucial step towards signing the veteran striker.
Initially, Müller will not be a Designated Player (DP) for Vancouver Whitecaps in 2025, but he is anticipated to take up a DP role in 2026. The exact date of Müller's move to MLS has not been specified in the reports.
Müller's potential move to North America comes after he declined a contract with FC Cincinnati in April and later turned to Vancouver Whitecaps. The exact reasons for his decision are not clear, but speculation suggests that the opportunity to play for a more established team in a vibrant city like Vancouver may have played a role.
As the deal approaches completion, football fans in Vancouver are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the experienced striker, who has enjoyed a successful career with Bayern Munich, winning numerous titles and accolades. Müller's addition to the team is expected to boost the Whitecaps' chances in the upcoming MLS season.
[1] Vancouver Sun: https://vancouversun.com/sports/soccer/vancouver-whitecaps-finalizing-deal-to-acquire-thomas-muller-s-mls-discovery-rights-from-fc-cincinnati [2] The Province: https://theprovince.com/sports/soccer/vancouver-whitecaps-finalizing-deal-to-acquire-thomas-muller-s-mls-discovery-rights-from-fc-cincinnati [3] Bild: https://www.bild.de/sport/fuessenball/bundesliga/thomas-muller-zu-vancouver-whitecaps-nach-berichten-nahe-zu-mls-wechsel-46782386.bild.html
Müller's impending transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS) with Vancouver Whitecaps has been widely reported, with sources within the league citing the move as a crucial step towards signing the veteran striker. Once the deal is completed, Müller is expected to strengthen the team's lineup and improve their chances in the upcoming MLS season, making sports fans in Vancouver eagerly anticipate his arrival.
