Thomas Muller ended his 25-year association with Bayern Munich by joining Major League Soccer outfit Vancouver Whitecaps as a free agent over the summer. However, things could have played out a whole lot differently. Indeed, Bayern's all-time record-appearance holder admitted that he could have "imagined a future with Barcelona" had his former coach Hansi Flick called him.

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Thomas Muller became Germany’s most successful player after winning the Canadian Championship with Vancouver Whitecaps, who defeated local rivals Vancouver FC 4-2 in the final. Muller had previously been tied on titles with Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos. However, he downplayed the achievement, saying he plays for the love of the game and not for trophies.

Less than two months after arriving from Bayern Munich, Thomas Muller lifted his first trophy with the Vancouver Whitecaps, scoring in a thrilling 4-2 win over Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship final on Wednesday night. It was the 35th trophy of the German star’s storied career.

Thomas Muller recently completed a move to Vancouver Whitecaps after a legendary career with Bayern Munich. Know how to catch him in action when he plays for the Whitecaps