Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller is in discussions with the Vancouver Whitecaps to join MLS this summer, sources confirmed to The Athletic. The 35-year-old World Cup winner announced his next adventure would come \"across the pond\" in a weekend video.
Muller is expected to sign with Vancouver on a non-designated player deal worth approximately $750,000 for the remainder of 2025. The move remains pending an agreement between the Whitecaps and FC Cincinnati for Muller\'s MLS discovery rights.
FC Cincinnati holds Muller\'s discovery rights after negotiating with the German forward last winter. Sources indicate Cincinnati\'s asking price is around $400,000, similar to what Charlotte received from LA Galaxy for Marco Reus\'s rights.
Cincinnati had months of discussions with Muller but lacked roster space for a designated player deal. Muller initially insisted on designated player status but has since lowered his demands, according to reports.
Muller would become the highest-profile signing in Whitecaps MLS history. While Canadian rivals Toronto and Montreal have signed global stars like Sebastian Giovinco and Didier Drogba, Vancouver has not landed a player with Muller\'s resume.
The German forward scored 250 goals with 223 assists across 16 years at Bayern Munich. He won 33 trophies including 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions League crowns.