Official: Gravenberch is from Bayern

Ryan Gravenberch is officially a new Bayern Munich player. The already Dutch international signed until 2027 after completing the routine ceremony for the presentation of any new incorporation: medical examination, photo gallery with the Bavarian shirt and his first words to the fans. It will be the second reinforcement to arrive from Ajax after Noussair Mazraoui. “Proud to be part of the Bayern family. Ready for whatever comes. I can’t wait to start”, were the first words of him.

The signing of the midfielder has been an open secret for some time, especially after the German newspaper Bild He hunted him down last Saturday as soon as he landed in the Bavarian capital to stamp his signature on the contract that will bind him for the next five years to the Allianz Arena club, which will enjoy one of the most promising midfielders on the football scene. A blow from the Bundesliga champion, who was in charge of highlighting Oliver Kahn, general director of the Board of Directors: “He is a young and very interesting player that many of the best European clubs would have liked to sign. He chose Bayern because he can develop at the highest level here.”

The midfielder, for his part, picked up the glove aiming high: “When Bayern called me, I didn’t have to think twice. Let’s talk about one of the biggest clubs out there: players from all over the world want to play for this club. I come to Munich to win many titles and Bayern are used to winning many titles. Anything is possible with this club, even winning the Champions League. The cohesion in this team is very strong, I like it”.

According to Bild, Bayern managed to lower Ajax’s economic claims considerably. The Eredivisie champion was asking for around 30 million euros for a player with a contract until 2023, while the operation would have ended closing at 18 kilos plus 5.5 in objectives. Ajax, in addition, would ensure 7.5 percent of a future sale. The former player Ajax player increases the number of midfielders in Munich to a total of six. While Kimmich and Goretzka are indisputable, both Tolissso and Sabitzer and the espanol Marc Roca are currently on the exit ramp.