Bayern have signed Omar Richards. The 23-year-old defender is joining on a free transfer from English Championship club Reading and has signed a contract with the German champions until 2025. He will take the number 3 shirt.
Board member for sport Hasan Salihamidžić: “We’re delighted Omar is coming to FC Bayern. Omar is a technically gifted player on the left side of defence. He finds good solutions going forward, he’s very alert and we trust him to play a good role in our team.”
Omar Richards: “My move to FC Bayern is a great honour for me. A dream has come true. I’m 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. My thanks to the management at FC Bayern for their trust. Our conversations were very convincing. I can't wait to be on the pitch for Bayern. Mia san mia!”
On 17 August, FC Bayern travel to face DFB Cup winners Borussia Dortmund in the DFL Supercup:
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