Official: "Bayern" laid down 15 million euros for a defender from Brazil © EuroFootball.com

"Munich strengthens the ranks - versatile defender Luiz Gustavo arrives from the "Hoffenheim" club, for which the German champions will pay 15 million euros.

The footballer will sign the contract after passing a medical examination on Sunday. Then he will join his teammates, who are currently in camp in Qatar.

Although initially it was stated that the deal would only take place after the end of the season, "Bayern" officials decided not to delay.

23-year-old Gustavo played 99 matches and scored 2 goals in the "Bundesliga" championship for "Hoffenheim".