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Bayern Munich signed Omar Richards on a four-year deal to 2025 on a free switch from Reading.
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- Last Updated:May 27, 2021, 14:07 IST
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German champions Bayern Munich on Thursday signed England youth worldwide Omar Richards on a four-year deal to 2025, with the defender becoming a member of on a free switch from English Championship aspect Reading.
The Bavarians, who’ve received 9 consecutive league titles, had a number of defenders depart on the finish of the season, together with Jerome Boateng, David Alaba and Javi Martinez.
“My transfer to Bayern is a good honour for me. A dream has come true,” Richards said in a club statement. “I am proud to be wearing the shirt of one of the world’s biggest clubs. I hope I can help the team continue to be successful in the future.”
#FCBayern have signed Omar Richards. The 23-year outdated arrives from Championship aspect Reading on a free switch and has signed a contract till 2025.#ServusOmar— 🏆CHAMPIONS🏆 (@FCBayernEN) May 27, 2021
Bayern have already signed central defender Dayot Upamecano from league rivals RB Leipzig and the 23-year-old Richards will likely be an possibility on the left aspect of the defence.
“We are comfortable he’s coming to Bayern. Omar is a extremely expert participant for the leftback place,” Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic said.
“He finds ways to go forward, he is focused and we are confident he will play a good role in our team.”
The Bundesliga season begins in August.
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