German champion Bayern Munich signed midfielder Konrad Laimer on a free switch Friday as his contract with Leipzig expired.

The Austrian central midfielder leaves Leipzig after six years with the membership, the place he received the German Cup twice, together with in his final sport for the workforce. The 26-year-old Laimer signed a contract via 2027.

“It’s a dream come true for me. FC Bayern is one of the biggest clubs in the world,” Laimer stated in an announcement. “I will give everything for the club and the fans. FC Bayern always has the highest goals - just like me. I’m in the right place here.”

Laimer is the primary Bayern signing for the reason that membership fired Oliver Kahn as chief govt and Hasan Salihamidžić as sporting director final month. However, preparations to signal Laimer had been broadly reported to have been made lengthy earlier than Kahn and Salihamidžić left.

Laimer scored in opposition to Bayern for Leipzig in a 3-1 win for his outdated membership final month, leaving Bayern in second place behind Borussia Dortmund within the standings forward of the final day of video games. However, Bayern beat Cologne to win the title on purpose distinction after Dortmund drew with Mainz.

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