Former Bayern Munich ahead Thomas Müller is becoming a member of the Vancouver Whitecaps in arguably the most important signing within the membership's historical past.
Müller, who gained the World Cup with Germany in 2014, will be part of the Whitecaps for the rest of the season. Phrases of the deal weren't launched. It contains an choice that will make Müller a Designated Participant for 2026.
“Whitecaps – let's make historical past,” Müller mentioned in a video he posted on-line Wednesday that confirmed him unboxing a Vancouver jersey.
The 35-year-old Müller has spent the final 17 years with Bayern Munich within the German Bundesliga, serving to the membership win 13 league championships and 33 complete titles throughout that span. He scored 250 objectives in 756 appearances with Bayern throughout all competitions, however his contract was not renewed after final season.
On the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Müller scored 5 objectives. He additionally scored 5 objectives on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, successful the Golden Boot.
Müller's remaining match with Bayern got here this summer time on the Membership World Cup, shedding 2-0 within the quarter-finals to Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta. He got here into the match as a late substitute.
Müller joined Bayern's academy as a 10-year-old in 2000. He made his senior debut underneath Jürgen Klinsmann in 2008 and his breakthrough got here underneath Louis van Gaal the next season.
The membership introduced in a joint assertion in April that it might be his final season. In a put up on social media, Müller mentioned he understood Bayern's determination “even when this didn't replicate my private needs.”
“Thomas Müller is the definition of a Bavarian fairytale profession; he grew in Bavaria and with Bayern,” membership president Herbert Hainer mentioned. “No person has gained extra Bundesliga titles, and 33 trophies in complete to this point converse volumes. He ranks among the many most excellent personalities in FC Bayern historical past.”
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Müller retired from worldwide soccer after final 12 months's European Championship, having scored 45 objectives in 131 appearances for Germany.
The Whitecaps obtained Müller's MLS discovery rights from FC Cincinnati in change for as much as $400,000 in Common Allocation Cash to finish the signing. He'll occupy a world roster spot.
“Thomas is a pure chief whose ardour for the sport is infectious. This can be a assertion signing by our membership and our possession – a transformative second for our membership and our metropolis,” Vancouver sporting director and CEO Axel Schuster mentioned in assertion.
Müller is ready to reach in Vancouver subsequent week. His first follow and introductory information convention with the membership are scheduled for Thursday.
In a video offered by the Whitecaps, Müller mentioned: “They (the followers) can anticipate that I'm all the time 100%. You'll be able to watch my expertise in YouTube movies or a number of TV reveals, however you possibly can anticipate that I'm absolutely into it. And for me, that's crucial half.”
The Whitecaps (13-5-6) are second within the MLS Western Convention standings behind enlargement San Diego FC.
