The countdown to Thomas Müller ’s debut with Vancouver Whitecaps FC is officially on.

The Bayern Munich and Germany legend was unveiled by his new club on Thursday, addressing reporters in both English and German as he prepares to write the latest chapter in an illustrious career that includes 13 Bundesliga titles, two UEFA Champions League crowns and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, to name a few of his 33 trophies.

“I appreciate it a lot,” Müller said of the massive buzz surrounding his arrival. “The warm welcome yesterday at the airport, the warm welcome today.

“And I hope for a very warm welcome on Sunday in the stadium.”

Raring to go

While head coach Jesper Sørensen wouldn’t confirm Müller’s availability for Sunday vs. Houston Dynamo FC (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass ), the biggest

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