Overview
- Vancouver and Müller activated a clause to keep him under contract for the 2026 season, and he expressed strong enthusiasm about continuing in the city.
- German media report he has been elevated to Designated Player status for 2026 with a salary near €6 million, a detail yet to be formally confirmed by the club or MLS.
- Müller played 2025 on a TAM deal reported at roughly €600,000, reflecting the roster constraints when he arrived.
- He produced 11 goals and 6 assists in 18 competitive matches, lifting the Canadian Championship and leading Vancouver to the MLS Cup final against Inter Miami.
- Coverage says the Whitecaps are exploring a short-term deal tied to MLS’s planned 2027 mini-season during the shift to a European-style calendar, with leadership indicating interest in keeping him beyond 2026.