Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule has agreed on terms to join another Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.
The German international’s contract with Bayern Munich is ending at the end of this season but has decided to remain in the Bundesliga despite interests from Premier League clubs.
The 26-year-old centre-half has refused to accept a new contract at the Allianz Arena and would join Dortmund as a free agent in the summer.
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There were reports that he could head to England, with Newcastle and Chelsea said to be among his many suitors.
Sule Leaves Bayern Munich for Dortmund
Sule confirmed that the matter of his future had been resolved several weeks before this month’s announcement.
The defender said, “In the last few days and weeks, there has been a lot of talk about me and speculation about what I want to do and why.
“I already decided a few weeks ago to play for Borussia Dortmund in the future. From our first contact, I felt that those at the club were very interested in working with me. [They] gave me an impressive impression of the role I can play at [Dortmund].
“I had the feeling that they wanted me as both a person and as a footballer. I was impressed by the way they looked after me, so I quickly knew where I was going to play in the future.”
Dortmund official website also confirmed the signing of the German International in a statement which read,
“We’re delighted that we have managed to sign Niklas Süle, a Germany international, on a free transfer and have tied the player down for four years.
“Süle started his Bundesliga career at TSG Hoffenheim, has made 213 appearances in the Bundesliga (12 goals, six assists), 32 in the Champions League (one goal) and 37 for the Germany national team (one goal).”
