This article was originally published on www.si.com as Thomas Muller Hands Whitecaps Teammate Incredible Gift Ahead of Debut. After the fanfare of his official unveiling, Thomas Müller hit the training pitch for the first time as a Vancouver Whitecaps FC player, participating in full sessions amid a torrential downpour on Canada’s west coast.

Müller was his affable, jovial self as he begins to settle into his post-Bayern club career with an MLS Cup contender

Thomas Müller has a lot to adapt to with the Vancouver Whitecaps after 25 years at Bayern Munich. First up, flying without an old friend.

The 2014 World Cup champion also confirmed that there is no hesitancy towards BC Place’s artificial turf surface.

Thomas Müller tiene mucho a lo que adaptarse con los Whitecaps de Vancouver después de 25 años en el Bayern Múnich. Primero, tendrá que volar sin

Müller diligently signed autographs and posed for photos at the airport. In a sports bar at the airport, the 35-year-old addressed the fans of his new club for the first time. "I am happy to be here and to be a Whitecap," said Müller, adding: "We want to shape the future together."

The 35-year-old is slated to officially ink his contract with the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday, in one of the city's largest-ever professional sports signings.

With a short clip posted on X on Wednesday, former Bayern Munich player Thomas Müller said goodbye to Germany for now ahead of his move to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps. "Today is my flight to Vancouver.