Who is Bayern Munich s new signing Omar Richards?
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Munich: With David Alaba about to part ways with Bayern after 11 glittering years in Munich, the German champions have wasted no time in finding his replacement but it s not an obvious choice.
Omar Richards signed a four-year deal with Bayern on Thursday, joining on a free transfer from English second-tier club Reading and taking the number 3 shirt.
“My move to FC Bayern is a great honour for me a dream has come true, Richards told Bayern s official website. 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 Bayern for their trust. Our conversations were very convincing. I can t wait to be on the pitch for Bayern. Mia san mia!”
Omar Richards: Bayern Munich sign Reading left-back on four-year contract
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27 May 202127 May 2021.From the section Reading
Omar Richards made one England Under-21 appearance in October 2019, but has never played top-flight football
Reading left-back Omar Richards is to join German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich this summer.
The 23-year-old, who joined Reading s academy in 2014, made his debut in August 2017 and has gone on to make 106 appearances for the Championship club.
Richards, who rejected a new contract, will move as a free agent and has agreed a deal until 2025.
He will provide competition for Alphonso Davies at left-back as Bayern aim to bolster their defence.
Who is Bayern Munich s new signing Omar Richards?
Bayern Munich have made their long-awaited move for Omar Richards, who has joined the Bundesliga champions. The highly rated left-back plays in the English second tier and is largely unknown, so who is he?
Omar Richards has signed for Bayern Munich on a free transfer until 2025.
With David Alaba about to part ways with Bayern after 11 glittering years in Munich, the German champions have wasted no time in finding his replacement but it s not an obvious choice.
Omar Richards signed a four-year deal with Bayern on Thursday, joining on a free transfer from English second-tier club Reading and taking the number 3 shirt.