Bayern Munich announced on Friday that it has signed Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund on a three-season contract. The acquisition marks the German champions’ second reinforcement in the last 11 Bundesliga seasons, following the addition of Austrian defensive midfielder Konrad Laimer, 26, at the end of May.
Like Laimer, Guerreiro joins Bayern as a free agent after finishing his contract with Leipzig. Guerreiro, 29, has played for Dortmund for the past seven seasons and will now be reunited in Munich with his former coach, Thomas Tuchel, who signed him from Lorient in 2016 while he was in charge of the Yellows.
“Since I received the call from Bayern, I made the decision quickly. I am very proud to be able to play for this magnificent club, and I have a great appreciation for Thomas Tuchel and the time we shared at Dortmund,” Guerreiro explained in Bayern’s statement.
The Portugal international, who has made 64 appearances for his national team, was born and raised in France. He is known for his versatility, as he can play both in midfield and defense.