Thomas Müller travels to Canada, leaving his spouse Lisa behind - soccer star Thomas Müller travels to Canada sans spouse Lisa
Thomas Müller Moves to Vancouver Whitecaps FC
German football star Thomas Müller has made a significant move in his 25-year long career, joining the Canadian club Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the North American MLS. The news, reported by the DPA news agency, comes as Müller prepares to adapt to a new environment.
Müller has expressed the need to improve his English language skills, a requirement for seamless integration in his new home. The 33-year-old forward aims to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance his linguistic abilities, setting a positive tone for his time in Canada.
Upon completing the necessary administrative requirements, including his International Transfer Certificate, visa, and work permit, Müller is expected to arrive in Vancouver and join the team for their first league game on Monday night. However, the details of his initial living arrangements in Canada are yet to be disclosed.
Müller's wife, Lisa, a dressage rider, will not be accompanying him to Canada as she is currently in the middle of her season. This means the couple will live apart until at least December. Lisa remains in Bavaria, while Thomas embarks on this new chapter in his career.
Despite the challenges, Müller remains optimistic, stating that he can manage with his current English, but needs to think longer about certain words, which is not ideal on the football pitch. His decision to move to Canada is primarily for the sporting aspect, as the season until December is fragmented and there are international breaks.
Müller has already started his first training sessions with his new teammates, marking the beginning of an exciting new journey for the experienced forward. His contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC is until the end of the 2025 MLS season.
While no new information about Lisa Müller or her commitments has been revealed, the focus remains on Thomas Müller as he embarks on this new adventure, aiming to make a lasting impact on the Canadian football scene.
[1] DPA News Agency, "Thomas Müller to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC," [Accessed 2023-05-15]. [2] Vancouver Whitecaps FC, "Welcome Thomas Müller," [Accessed 2023-05-15].
The Commission has also adopted a communication on the implementation of the European Social Fund, focusing on the preparation and integration of athletes like Thomas Müller as they transition to new leagues, such as the MLS in North America. In the realm of sports analysis, Müller's move to Vancouver Whitecaps FC shows how European football champions can add value to the European leagues and contribute to the growth of sports in other parts of the world. Despite his move to Canada, Müller's wife, Lisa, a dressage rider, will remain in Bavaria during the Müllers' temporary separation, continuing her season in equestrian sports.
