Vancouver set for Bayern Munich legend Müller's Canadian escapade
Thomas Müller, the renowned German soccer player, has embarked on a new chapter in his career, joining Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS). The move comes after a decorated tenure at FC Bayern Munich, where he spent his entire professional career from 2009 to 2025.
Müller signed a contract for the remainder of the 2025 season with Vancouver Whitecaps, with a Designated Player option for 2026. Initially, he will not occupy a Designated Player slot, but this is expected to change in 2026, with a significantly increased salary compared to 2025.
The 35-year-old attacking midfielder, known for his spatial awareness and off-the-ball movement, joins a competitive team in the MLS Western Conference and the Canadian Championship. Müller's reputation as a world-class player brings leadership and elite football intelligence to the Whitecaps.
Müller's move to Vancouver positions him to face off against some familiar faces, including Marco Reus, who is winding down his career with Los Angeles Galaxy. Other notable MLS players include Lionel Messi (Miami), Marco Reus (Los Angeles Galaxy), Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba (all Inter Miami), and Hugo Lloris (Los Angeles FC).
In his video announcement, Müller expressed his excitement about coming to Vancouver, stating, "Whitecaps - let's make history." Vancouver Whitecaps president Axel Schuster also praised Müller, calling him a world-class player with outstanding goal-scoring ability, unmatched spatial understanding, and tireless movements without the ball.
Müller's move to North America offers him the opportunity to learn something new, as Bastian Schweinsteiger previously ended his career in the MLS with Chicago Fire. FC Bayern Munich, too, has expressed hope to continue building with Müller even after his career ends, with many functionaries and fans wishing for him to return to Säbener Strasse in a leading role in the professional management or the core club.
Meanwhile, Müller has moved on from the noise surrounding his unrenewed Bayern career, stating that nothing negative remains between him and the club. His former national teammate, Marco Reus, also welcomed him to the MLS in a video. FC Bayern bid Müller farewell with the words, "We wish you all the best, legend!"
As Müller embarks on this new chapter in his career, he continues his pursuit of winning titles, aiming to add to his extensive list of achievements in North America.
- Thomas Müller's new venture in sports-betting might find him analyzing the performances of his former team, FC Bayern Munich, and other Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, including his new team, Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- Despite leaving FC Bayern Munich, Thomas Müller's continued excellence in sports-analysis could see him offering insights into the playing styles of notable MLS stars such as Lionel Messi, Marco Reus, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Hugo Lloris.
- The signing of Thomas Müller, a world-class striker, by Vancouver Whitecaps FC is likely to encourage sports-betting enthusiasts to place wagers on potential MLS titles, given Müller's past performance and the team's improved chances with his addition.
