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Now this is official – and the transfer of Alphonso Davies from Vancouver Whitecaps to FC Bayern was finally sealed. Both clubs confirmed the exceptional change of Canadian talent on Wednesday night.
Davies, who reached his majority on November 2, signed a contract until 2023, but he will officially belong to the professional team of German champions only from 1 January. Vancouver has announced that Bayern would pay about 19 million euros for the outside left, making Davies the most expensive transfer in the history of the league for 23 years (MLS).
"Alphonso Davies has a lot of talent and promises a lot for the future at the age of 17. Alphonso already has great skills and has not been warmly courted by many big clubs So, I am very pleased that Davies "Bayern has decided," said Bayern Sports Director Hasan Salihamidzic on the homepage of Bayern.
Davies is thrilled – and MLS record transfer
Davies said: "I am very happy for my departure for Bayern. Child, I've always dreamed of such a moment, now the dream has come true, but now the work continues, now I have to give everything to take advantage of this opportunity.
Davies still had Tuesday and Wednesday medical checkup at Bayern in Philadelphia completed, where the record German champions as part of his preparation for the season in the United States are also currently participating in the Champions Cup International
Ham Ann's brother rejoices Davies
Matthias Hamann is a firm believer in Davies' ability. "He's been Canada's greatest talent for decades," the brother of ex-national player Didi Hamann in conversation with SPORT1
Hamann served as chief scout of the US-Verband from 2012 to 2017, among others under the national coach Jürgen Klinsmann, responsible for tracking all domestic players – from U16 to A-Elf
The Bavarians had prevailed in the race for Davies against many European clubs Well known, the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, as well as representatives from Spain, Italy and France, seduced the giant talent.
A final meeting with Bayern Salihamidzic's sporting director in Edmonton finally convinced the offensive midfielder of a transfer to the Bavarian capital.
Davies remembers Robben
Davies, who has already played eight games for the Canadian national team, recalls ex-pro Bayern superstar Arjen Robben.
The Dutchman's strength, with his left foot on the right to enter and fetch the door, was also a force of the young, born in a refugee camp in Ghana, as his parents in the aftermath of the civil war in Liberia Canada emigrated: "His speed, technique and knock on the door make him a weapon."
18-year-old Chris Richards from FC Dallas Bayern have already committed a United States player this summer.
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