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Vancouver Finalizes Müller Salary Structure as Discovery Rights Deal Nears Completion

By placing Müller on a TAM slot at $687,000 in 2025 the club clears the way for his $7.5 million DP contract in 2026

Bayern's Thomas Müller greets supporters during a match in May.
Bayern’s Thomas Muller, centre, in action during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Munich May 10, 2025.
Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller, foreground and Sadio Mane, take part in a training session ahead of the Champions League knock out round, quarterfinals second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Manchester City, in Munich, April 18, 2023.
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Overview

  • Vancouver is finalizing a $400,000 general allocation payment to FC Cincinnati to secure Müller’s MLS discovery rights.
  • Müller will occupy a targeted allocation money slot at $687,000 for the remainder of the 2025 season.
  • On January 1, 2026, he will shift to a designated player slot with a $7.5 million salary.
  • The two-stage pay structure will elevate the Whitecaps into the top five in MLS payrolls in 2026.
  • Müller is slated to arrive in early August for a mid-August debut that is expected to bolster Vancouver’s Western Conference campaign and global commercial appeal.