Overview

• Müller, 35, became a free agent after ending his 25-year Bayern Munich career and is exploring new challenges abroad
• Sydney FC has been informed it remains in contention alongside MLS suitors including LAFC and FC Cincinnati
• Sources say Müller has been impressed by Sydney’s recruitment pitch and the chance to reunite with former Bayern teammate Douglas Costa
• The club’s board has been overhauled with Jan Voss as chairman and Walter Bugno returning as director to drive marquee signings
• A potential deal would represent one of the A-League’s biggest marquee coups and boost its global visibility ahead of tighter marquee limits in 2026–27