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Yann Sommer joins Bayern Munich in an €8 million deal

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As a result of Manuel Neuer’s broken leg, Bayern Munich has finalized a deal to sign Yann Sommer from Borussia Monchengladbach.

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Since Neuer fractured his leg while skiing, Bayern has been seeking to replace him by signing the Switzerland international for a few weeks. According to Fabrizio Romano, the charge will be €8 million with a maximum of €1.5 million in add-ons. Sommer sign a two-year contract to play for Julian Nagelsmann’s team, and the add-ons will be earned if Bayern wins the Champions League.

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After Neuer’s injury, Bayern was in desperate need of a replacement. The German, who will be 37 in 2023, is still an essential member of the squad and ought to play at least one more season before thinking about retiring. Therefore, Sommer is probably merely a short-term fix.

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Oliver Kahn, the CEO of Bayern. Cited Sommer as a crucial acquisition: Because of his extensive international expertise and lengthy tenure in the Bundesliga, Yann Sommer is a good acquisition for us, according to Kahn. He is well-equipped to contribute to our success right away.

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Meanwhile, Sommer proclaimed his eagerness to begin: “It’s a large, potent club. We’ve played each other frequently, and. I am pleased to be a member of FC Bayern since. I am aware of the club’s immense talent and atmosphere. We face some significant obstacles ahead of us. I’m really anticipating getting started here with my new teammates and everything else that lies ahead.”

In Neuer’s absence. Bayern will frequently start the Swiss goalkeeper as they compete for the Bundesliga championship and attempt to go further. In the Champions League knockout stages.

Bayern Munich has completed a deal to sign Yann Sommer from Borussia Monchengladbach due to Manuel Neuer’s fractured leg.

Bayern has been attempting to replace it. Neuer ever since he broke his leg while skiing by signing the Swiss player for a few weeks. The charge will be €8 million, with a maximum of €1.5 million in add-ons, claims Fabrizio Romano. Sommer committed to a two-year deal with Julian Nagelsmann’s squad, with add-ons due if Bayern wins the Champions League.

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