Thomas Müller Announces His Next Stop: The Bayern Icon Moves to Major League Soccer with the Vancouver Whitecaps “It’s done, let’s go,” wrote the 35-year-old player on his social media channels Wednesday night, tagging his new club. “Whitecaps, let’s make history,” he added in the video he posted. In Canada, he will wear jersey number 13 and has signed a contract for the current season, with an option for one more year. According to Bild, he is expected to earn around 6.6 million euros.

“Thomas is a world-class player, the best space interpreter, known for his excellent shot conversion, unmatched spatial awareness, and tireless off-the-ball movement,” said Axel Schuster, CEO and Sporting Director of the Whitecaps, during the announcement. “This is a statement signing for our club,” emphasized the German and former Schalke sporting director.

Farewell After 17 Years After 17 years as a professional with FC Bayern, Müller had already announced his move “across the pond” in a video a few days ago. His contract with Munich expired at the end of last season and was only extended by one month to participate in the Club World Cup. MLS had long been considered Müller’s dream destination. Initially, there were many signs pointing to a club in the United States. Now it will be Canada.

A Strong Team Awaits In Vancouver, Müller will join a team in great form. The Whitecaps, one of the three Canadian teams in MLS, are currently in second place in the Western Conference and clearly on track for the playoffs after 25 out of 34 matchdays. Fans in Vancouver can likely already look forward to his signature mix of goal-scoring instinct, joy, and “Müller humor.”