Transfer News UPDATE - Champions League sides'

FC Bayern Munich have confirmed the signings of Sebastian Rudy and Niklas Süle from Hoffenheim. Süle (21 years old) is a centre-back who impressed a lot during the Olympic games in the Summer where he helped Germany to a silver medal. He signed a 5 year deal for a reported fee of 25 million Euros. Rudy joined on a free transfer, signing a 3 year contract. Both will join their new club in July 2017.

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Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the club's chairman, said he is delighted to bring the duo to Munich: "We are very pleased and happy that Niklas Süle and Sebastian Rudy come to Bayern.

"The transfer of two players of the German national team is an investment in the future of the club. Sebastian Rudy comes for free. For the transfer of Niklas Süle we have found a fair and serious solution with TSG Hoffenheim."

Rudy spoke of his elation at moving to Bavaria, saying: "It is an absolute dream for me to go to Munich. FC Bayern is one of the greatest clubs in the world," he said, while Süle added: "In terms of it being a farewell I feel a little wistful too, but I can mature further with one of the best teams in the world." (source: Goal.com)