Bayern Munich's legendary star Thomas Muller is about to embark on a new journey in North America - the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps are close to signing this German prodigy, who will join the Whitecaps for the remainder of 2025 with a salary of $750000, becoming the heaviest signing in the team's history.
In his 16 year career at Bayern Munich, M ü ller left behind a brilliant record of 250 goals and 223 assists, holding 33 trophies (including 13 Bundesliga titles and 2 Champions League titles), and scoring 10 goals in four World Cup tournaments, winning the Golden Boot in 2010 and the Silver Ball in 2014. This resume far surpasses any previous signings in Vancouver, even overshadowing the popularity of superstars such as Jovic and Drogba, who were introduced by Toronto FC and Montreal FC.
The fate between White Hat and Muller has long been foreshadowed: the team is the youth training mother team of Bayern left back Alfonso Davis, and Muller was the teammate who gave Davis the nickname "road runner" back then. Nowadays, following in the footsteps of the younger generation, the 'seniors' have landed in the MLS, which is quite dramatic.
The salary structure of this signing is also intriguing: Mueller initially requested a "designated player contract," but it was put on hold due to Cincinnati's lack of slots; Ultimately, Vancouver may sign him with the 'Top Target Allocation (TAM)', with a remaining salary of approximately $750000 by 2025.
For Vancouver, signing Muller is not just about strengthening their skills - the team has eliminated Messi led Miami International this season to advance to the semifinals of the North American Champions League and currently ranks second in the Western Conference. Muller's experience will give them more confidence to strive for the championship. From Munich to Vancouver, the legendary story of this' green soldier 'will continue to write a new chapter in the North American arena.
