Bayern Munich Announces Recruitment & Manuel Neuer Rafinha

Bayern Munich Announces Recruitment & Manuel Neuer Rafinha
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is ready to face new challenges with Bayern Munich.
By Ivena Kasatyo
June 2, 2011 02:23:00
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Bundesliga: 1. FC Köln - FC Schalke 04 Manuel Neuer
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Bundesliga: 1. FC Köln - FC Schalke 04 Manuel Neuer
Puzzle future of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was over. He certainly leave from Schalke and join Bayern Munich. Neuer's move to Bayern delivered through the club's official website. Goalkeeper number one German national team will sign a five-year contract.

In addition, Bayern also submit an official recruit defender Rafinha from Genoa. The Brazilian was tied up for three-year contract. Thus, Rafinha contract ends in 2014.

"FC Bayern Munich and FC Schalke 04 have reached a transfer agreement Manuel Neuer. And, Neuer will join the German champion record holder is from 1 July 2011." So the official explanation of the page Bayern.

Neuer welcomed because of his transfer to Bayern resolved. Because the process of moving Neuer had faltered. Even Schalke had changed his mind and says it wants to extend the contract Neuer.

Through tough negotiations, Bayern finally get managed to get a goalkeeper at age 25 is worth an estimated € 18 million plus bonuses.

Last season, Bayern are still relying on veteran goalkeeper Hans-Jorg Butt and Toni Kraft bergantikan standing under the rule. Only two can not meet performance expectations so that Bayern could only ranked number three German Bundesliga standings.

Recruitment is expected to fix the power Neuer Bayern. Therefore, Neuer Bayern will be the main goalkeeper. He was also ready to undergo his new career at Bayern.

"I can not wait to face the challenges in Bavaria. Many colleagues in the national team who is now a fellow at the club. Therefore, I feel alienated and will quickly adapt," said Neuer.

Defense sector will be more solid with the arrival of Rafinha. He was also no stranger to the Bundesliga because of ever playing together Neuer at Schalke.