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Müller Poised for MLS Move as Bayern Tenure Concludes After 25 Years Thomas Müller is reportedly nearing a transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS),with the LAFC emerging as a strong contender to sign the veteran attacker. This potential move follows weeks of public interest from the North American league. Should Müller join LAFC, he could fill a roster spot and salary cap position previously occupied by Olivier Giroud, who is rumored to be returning to France with lille. Before any transfer can be finalized, LAFC must reach an agreement with FC Cincinnati, who currently hold Müller’s “Discovery Rights.” These rights grant an MLS franchise exclusive negotiation privileges for a player seeking to join the league. Each club can maintain a private list of up to seven players for whom they hold these rights, with the league verifying the player’s interest and affiliation.Discovery Rights are transferable and can be bought,typically through mutual agreement between clubs. this process is similar to how Marco Reus, initially on Charlotte FC’s Discovery Rights list, eventually joined LA Galaxy. Müller’s arrival in MLS would mark him as the 19th German player to feature in the league. His contract with Bayern munich, where he has spent his entire professional career spanning 25 years, expires at the end of the month. Müller had expressed a desire to continue with the German record champions but was not offered an extension. After 756 appearances for Bayern, this move would see him play for a club other than Bayern for the first time. Müller joined Bayern’s youth academy in 2000 and made his professional debut in August 2008. His 755 professional appearances for Bayern are a club record, with no other player having featured more for the senior team. During his illustrious career at Bayern, Müller amassed 33 titles, including 13 Bundesliga championships, six DFB-Pokal victories, and two Champions League titles, solidifying his status as one of germany’s most prosperous footballers, alongside contemporaries like Toni Kroos. |
