""Thomas is definitely someone who could take on such a position," Nagelsmann said in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. "He still has a contract in Vancouver until December 2026. As far as I know, they'll start training around June 26, 2026. I don't think the coach will be so thrilled if Thomas says I won't come until two or three weeks later because I want to be assistant coach.""
""[But] what isn't there yet could still happen sometime in the future. He has what it takes to be both head coach and assistant coach. I've spoken with him a few times; he's having a great time in Vancouver right now, playing well, scoring a lot of goals. He's driving football forward there and will want to continue doing so beyond the World Cup. That's why I'm going out on a limb and saying he won't be an assistant coach for me or any other coach this summer.""
Thomas Müller is considered capable of serving as either an assistant or head coach. Müller holds a Vancouver Whitecaps contract through December 2026, with training expected around June 26, 2026, which would conflict with summer assistant duties. Müller is enjoying his time in Vancouver, performing well, scoring frequently, and helping to advance the team's football. Müller intends to continue his club commitments beyond the World Cup. Immediate involvement as an assistant this summer is unlikely, though a future coaching role remains possible.
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