Thomas Müller: Vancouver Whitecaps Land German Icon In Shock Move

Written by Patrick Echatah

German and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller has joined the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer (MLS).

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The team announced on Wednesday that they signed the attacking midfielder as a free agent.

Müller will play for the rest of the 2025 season with an option to extend his contract as a Designated Player for 2026. To finalize the deal, Vancouver paid FC Cincinnati up to $400,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) to acquire Müller’s Discovery Priority.

The payment is composed of two parts: a guaranteed $300,000 in GAM, which will be paid out over this season and the next, and an additional $100,000 in GAM, which is conditional upon certain factors.

“Thomas is a world-class player – the ultimate Raumdeuter; interpreter of space – known for his elite chance creation, unmatched spatial awareness, and relentless off-the-ball movement,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC CEO & sporting director.

“He not only brings a winning pedigree and exceptional football intelligence, but also a tireless work ethic that will elevate the entire team. Thomas is a natural leader whose passion for the game is infectious.

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“This is a statement signing by our club and our ownership – a transformative moment for our club and our city. We are proud to welcome Thomas to Vancouver.”

Throughout his career with Bayern, Thomas Müller was a prolific player, securing 33 titles with the club. He scored 250 goals and provided 276 assists in 756 matches.

His impressive list of achievements includes 13 Bundesliga titles, two UEFA Champions League victories, and two FIFA Club World Cups. Müller was also named to the Bundesliga Team of the Season three times.

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