On Wednesday, "Bayern" Munich announced that this summer, the team will be joined by the defender Lucas Hernandez from Madrid's "Atletico" and the French national team. The 23-year-old footballer signed a five-year contract with the German champions. "Bayern" will pay approximately 80 million euros for L. Hernandez. The Frenchman will become one of the most expensive defenders in football history. "I am very happy that we managed to sign a contract with one of the best defenders in the world and the world champion," said "Bayern" sports director Hasan Salihamidzic. Since 2007, L. Hernandez has been part of the Madrid "Atletico" club and has played 110 matches in the main team, scoring one goal. Last summer, the defender triumphed with the French national team at the World Cup in Russia.
BREAKING #FCBayern are delighted to announce the signing of Lucas #Hernández on a five-year deal from 1st July 2019. #FCBayern #MiaSanMia #ServusLucas pic.twitter.com/r3aaFQ5mum — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) March 27, 2019
