Thomas Muller, the World Cup-winning forward, may be on the verge of joining Sydney FC in the A-League as discussions continue regarding a marquee signing. After nearly 20 years at Bayern Munich, where he became a club legend, Muller confirmed his departure and expressed his desire to continue playing professional football.
Despite various reports linking the 35-year-old to a move to MLS, particularly to Los Angeles FC, recent information from The Sydney Morning Herald suggests that Sydney FC is in the running for his signature. Muller has enjoyed positive conversations with the club over the past few weeks, with sources indicating he was impressed by the club’s recruitment pitch.
Should he decide to commit to Sydney FC, he would reunite with former Bayern teammate Douglas Costa on the pitch, along with Alexander Baumjohann, who was a part of the Bayern squad during Muller’s early days and now serves as the head of player management at Sydney FC.
However, the possibility of him accepting a deal could be undermined by financial constraints, as Sydney FC may struggle to match the lucrative offers that Muller could receive elsewhere. Global football stars like Muller would need to weigh the appeal of lifestyle in Australia against potential earnings in leagues such as MLS.
The club is also grappling with upcoming salary cap changes that could further complicate their efforts to lure top talent. Sydney FC currently has Costa on a two-year marquee deal, which allows his salary to fall outside the standard cap, but limitations on marquee player provisions are set to come into play in the near future.
As of now, both Sydney FC and Muller’s representatives have remained tight-lipped about the negotiations. A definitive announcement on Muller’s decision regarding the Sydney FC contract is anticipated in the coming week, keeping fans and pundits alike on edge about the potential signing of this footballing icon.