Official: "Bayern" will strengthen "Eintracht" defense in the summer with S.Rode © EuroFootball.com

The "Bayern" club from Munich announced on their official website that they have acquired 23-year-old midfielder Sebastian Rode from "Eintracht" Frankfurt.

According to the announcement, the German player will join the Bavarian team on July 1st, and S. Rode's contract will be valid for four years.

"I am very happy that this transfer has been completed," said the footballer. "Bayern is another big step in my career."

S. Rode played as a midfielder for the "Eintracht" team since 2010.

For the German champions, this is not the first acquisition this year. In the summer, the club will be joined for free by Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.