Munich's "Bayern" sports director Matthias Sammer dismissed rumors that the new acquisition Douglas Costa was brought in to replace Franck Ribery. The Brazilian, purchased for 30 million from Donetsk's "Shakhtar," officially arrived yesterday and signed a five-year contract. The 24-year-old footballer will significantly expand the options of the German champions in attack, but Sammer disagrees that his arrival means a reduction in Ribery's role, who is currently plagued by injuries. "He is very versatile, maybe not in defense, but he can play in several positions," - said the director about Costa. "To compare him with Franck Ribery, who is currently injured, in my opinion is disrespectful." "He is out of the lineup, can't train with the team, but he is still a Bayern Munich player." "We will wait for him, he has our full support and we hope he will be healthy as soon as possible." "Douglas Costa is not his replacement." "Of course, Costa can play on the right due to his ability to cut inside and his strong left foot, but he can also play on the left and in the center of the pitch."
