Former Bayern Munich icon Thomas Müller is "close" to a transfer to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps, according to Canadian news reports. The Canadian team's efforts to land the 2014 World Cup winner are "not done but close," The Province newspaper reported, citing league sources.
Former Bayern Munich icon Thomas Müller is "close" to a transfer to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps, according to Canadian news reports.
The Canadian team's efforts to land the 2014 World Cup winner are "not done but close," The Province newspaper reported, citing league sources.
To complete the transfer, however, the Whitecaps need to to formally purchase the rights to sign Müller from league rivals FC Cincinnati.
Under the MLS' Discovery Rights system, Cincinnati holds the right of first refusal for the German veteran.
According to recent reports, MLS bosses want to push for a deal between the clubs because they fear that the transfer would otherwise fail and that they will lose a potential figurehead for the league.
Each franchise can place up to seven players on its discovery list, which are often not made public.
However, teams can trade or sell Discovery Rights to a player if the holding club cannot reach a deal.
"Contract terms have been agreed between the team and player," The Province said. "Now it’s simply down to the terms of his rights moving from Cincinnati to Vancouver."
According to reports, Müller doesn't want to move to Cincinnati. None of the clubs nor the player have commented on the reports.
Müller left Bayern this summer after 25 years of service as he didn't receive a new contract from the German record champions.
On Saturday, he hinted at a move to the MLS in a cowboy-themed video in which he rides a horse on what appears to be an open plain.
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