Former Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller has signed for Major League Soccer team Vancouver Whitecaps for the remainder of the 2025 season.
The 35-year-old departed the German club at the end of last season after his contract came to an end, marking the end of a 25-year relationship with the Bundesliga giants.
Vancouvers agreement includes an option to retain Muller as a designated player DP for the 2026 MLS season each club can have three DPs whose salaries do not count against the salary cap.
The Whitecaps obtained discovery priority rights for Muller from FC Cincinnati by providing 200,000 149,000 in 2025 general allocation money GAM, 100,000 75,000 in 2026 GAM, and a conditional 100,000 75,000 in 2026 GAM.
He will officially join the team once his international transfer certificate ITC, visa, and work permit are secured.