Which Major League Soccer (MLS) team does Thomas Müller sign with?
In a potential game-changing move for the Major League Soccer (MLS), German football star Thomas Müller is reportedly close to moving to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
According to recent reports, the league has become involved in mediating Müller's potential transfer, as FC Cincinnati, who hold the transfer rights to the two-time Champions League winner and 13-time German champion, have agreed with the Vancouver Whitecaps for his rights.
The transfer fee for Müller from FC Cincinnati to Vancouver Whitecaps is reportedly around 400,000 euros, paid in installments over the next twelve months. However, the specific details of the transfer, such as the contract length, are not yet known.
The Vancouver Whitecaps are expected to officially announce the signing of Müller on August 1, but the date of his debut is not yet confirmed. Initial reports suggest that he could make his first appearance for the team on August 10 against the San Jose Earthquakes, though this date is not fully confirmed.
Müller's potential move to North America could serve as a new marketing face for the MLS, as he joins other veteran stars like former World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) in the league.
Despite the lack of official confirmation, Müller himself has hinted at his move to North America after leaving FC Bayern Munich. The exact MLS team that Müller is transferring to has not been confirmed in the latest report.
It is worth noting that Müller's transfer to the MLS will be a free transfer, with Vancouver Whitecaps paying up to $400,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) to FC Cincinnati for his discovery rights. The exact personal contract terms have not been revealed, but sources confirm that Müller will not count as a Designated Player (DP) in the first year, affecting salary budget considerations.
The newspapers "Vancouver Sun" and "The Province" had previously reported on the impending transfer of Müller, citing league sources, but the latest report does not specify the team involved or the transfer details.
As the deal nears completion, football fans in Vancouver and across the MLS eagerly await the official announcement of Thomas Müller's move to the league.
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Thomas Müller's potential move to a different MLS team could broaden his involvement in sports, given that he is a highly skilled football player. The reported transfer fee for Müller from FC Cincinnati, whom he currently holds transfer rights with, to another MLS team is around 400,000 euros.
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