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Muller's final Bayern appearance came in a 2-0 defeat to Paris St-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Fifa Club World Cup last month Former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller has joined Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps for the rest of the 2025 season. The 35-year-old left the German side at the end of last season when his contract expired, bringing an end to his 25-year association with the Bundesliga champions. Vancouver's deal includes the option to sign Muller as a designated player (DP) for the 2026 MLS season - each club is allowed three DPs whose wages are not counted against their salary cap. Whitecaps acquired the discovery priority rights for Muller from FC Cincinnati in exchange for $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 club upon receipt of his international transfer certificate (ITC), visa and work permit. "I'm looking forward to coming to Vancouver to help this team win a championship, " said Muller, who started his youth career at Bayern in 2000 and led them to two Champions League and 13 Bundesliga titles. "I've heard great things about the city, but first and foremost I'm coming to win. I've had great conversations with [sporting director] Axel Schuster and [head coach] Jesper Sorensen, and now I can't wait to play in front of the supporters and to see all of the fans come out to BC Place as we head towards the play-offs. " Muller also made 131 appearances for Germany, scoring 45 goals, and lifted the 2014 World Cup after winning the Golden Boot as top scorer of the 2010 tournament in South Africa. Vancouver are currently second, a point behind San Diego, in the Western Conference with 10 regular season matches remaining. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC How are Man Utd able to afford Sesko? Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? A con artist with multiple fake identities hides a dark past What does Maisie Adam want banished to Room 101? Newly uncovered evidence as experts pursue justice What are the odds of finding true love? Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Who owns the teams competing in The Hundred? Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs From Premier League title to yo-yo club - Leicester's unforgettable decade Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Man Utd, Newcastle. .. or neither? Sesko's choices 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? How to win at FPL - our experts give their best tips Who pressed their Ashes case? Who disappointed? England's player ratings Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Green shoots for Man Utd or another false dawn? Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered. Video Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered 'Like being with a rock star' - departing Son's 10 years at Spurs Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Lego, lash lifts and Reggie the dog - inside England's Euro 2025 success Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.