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This is how new signing Omar Richards from Reading FC ticks

It only took Omar Richards a few minutes to speak out on social media after the official announcement.

Shortly after the Bayern announced the commitment of the man from ReadingRichards wrote with enthusiasm: “I am overjoyed that I am going to FC Bayern. I am honored to be a part of this top club with such a great history. I can’t wait to get started, keep improving and do everything give to help the team and achieve our goals! “

The left-back will come in the summer for free and will receive a contract until 2025.

Bayern gives Richard’s contract until 2025

The record champions are planning long-term with the Englishman. So far he has only played in the English second division and has not yet proven that he has the quality for an international top club.

So is Richards enough to meet the demands of FC Bayern or did the club sign the next flop?

With the people of Munich, they are absolutely convinced of the completely blank slate in Germany. “Omar is a technically fine player for the left defensive. He finds good solutions in the game forward, he is very attentive and we trust him to play a good role for our team,” said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic in the club’s announcement. (The latest rumors and facts in the SPORT1-Transferticker)

If the newcomer’s companions have their way, then FC Bayern has definitely done everything right.

Reading striker Sone Aluko wrote something like: “This is your level. Go and show your skills.” (The Bayern bosses Kahn and Hoeneß in the SPORT1 interview)

Stam raves about Richards

And also Jaap Stam raved some time ago from Richards.

“Omar is a left-back with a lot of quality, speed and effort.” The Dutch legend Stam was also the biggest sponsor of the new Bayern star at the beginning of his career. Stam threw Richards into the deep end in the 2017/18 season, helping the London-born professional debut at his youth club.

Now Stam is long history in the capital of the southern English county of Berkshire. But the young Richards has continued to develop since then – even though the club was bobbing around in the lowlands of the championship and only the regular coaching changes were another constant. In the past few years, Richards played at Reading under a total of six different coaches.

It didn’t hurt Richards. Instead, the now 23-year-old made more and more steps forward and finally became a regular last season. He played 41 of the 48 competitive games in the league. The Englishman brought his team to seventh place with his strong performances. (REPORT: FC Bayern gives Wijnaldum basket)

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The cautious fashion fan, who was sorted out as a youngster in 2013 at Fulham FC, was meanwhile indispensable. In December, the defensive man missed three games injured. Reading did not win a game and never conceded a goal without its top performers.

Richards: fast, aggressive, technically strong

Under coach Veljko Paunovic, Bastian Schweinsteiger’s former coach at Chicago Fire, things went very well for Bayern’s newcomer in the back four. But Richards has also played in the back three in recent years. (Everything about the Bundesliga)

Above all, Richards has made a name for himself as a strong duel. The 1.85-meter man was one of the best players in the one-on-one duels in the league.

Richards is always described as a fast, eager to run, man with strong fitness and good dribbling. He also likes to use his body, which is repeatedly presented on social media. Eight yellow cards in the past season are proof of the aggressive style of play.

Omar Richards can definitely handle the ball © Image

Due to his enormous physical presence, Richards would also be conceivable as an option in Munich’s central defense.

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And it could also become an alternative in other positions. Because: In the early days of his career, the left-footed player played on the offensive wing and even as a tenth. “Left-back suits my style of play very well. I enjoy it there,” said Richards BayernTV.

FC Bayern: Will Richards prevail?

In any case, in the interview he showed that he is prepared for the biggest leap of his career. Richards revealed that he already has a German teacher – and he can already say a few sentences in German.

But he then stated his goal in English: “I knew that this was exactly the place where I could develop myself as a player and take my game to the next level. I’m looking forward to reaching the highest level compete.”

And he wants to develop from a blank slate to a permanent fixture at FC Bayern.

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