Official: Bayern Munich find Lewandowski a replacement
As the rest of Europe’s elite wonders whether Philippe Coutinho and Alexis Sanchez will move, the Bavarian club has made a move for Sandro Wagner.
The Munich native and former Bayern academy product is set to cost the Bundesliga champions €12 million, and is set to remain at the club until 2020.
He was understandably elated, claiming on Bayern’s website that he is “really happy. A long journey is over for me. I’m coming home. Bayern are the best club in Germany and one of the best in Germany. When the offer was made, I really didn’t have to think twice about it.”
The German international has been very successful at Hoffenheim. Scoring 11 Bundesliga goals last season. He is seen as someone who can help Robert Lewandowski rest.
Uli Hoeness revealed to Sport Bild that:
“It is no secret that we are looking for a backup for Robert Lewandowski. It of course also depends on how we will play against Dortmund on Wednesday. If we can stay in all three competitions beyond the winter, the pressure on our squad will be even bigger.”