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Bayern Munich has confirmed the signing of the French international Lucas Hernandez of Atlético Madrid for an estimated 80 million euros, a record.
The 23-year-old, who was part of the French team that won the World Cup in Russia last summer, has signed a five-year contract with the German champion and will become the most expensive player in the world. history of the Bundesliga when he arrived this summer.
"I am very happy that Lucas Hernandez has signed one of the best defenders in the world," said Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic. "Lucas can be used both in central defense and on the left. It will also continue our tradition of exceptional French players and strengthen our team. "
Hernandez, who will join his French team-mate Benjamin Pavard at Bayern after his transfer from Stuttgart, joined Atlético at the age of 11, but confessed that he was delighted to do so after months negotiations between the clubs.
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"Today's day is very important for my career," he said. "Bayern Munich is one of the best clubs in Europe and the world. I am proud to be able to fight for all titles with Bayern in the future. I would like to thank Atlético for these 12 wonderful years. Atletico will always be part of me. Now I am happy to have reached a new stage in Bayern. "
The aging team and defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League last 16 games – the first time since 2011 that they failed to qualify for the last eight competitions in the biggest European clubs – convinced the hierarchy Bayern of the need to rebuild this summer. Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry are about to leave, they want to continue to attract Callum Hudson-Odoi Chelsea, despite the rejection of their offer to 35 million in January. It is understood that the Premier League is determined not to allow Hudson-Odoi to leave despite its refusal to sign an extension of its contract, which expires in 2020.
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