Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti has moved to strengthen his side ahead of the 2017/18 season by signing two players from Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim.
The German champions have signed Niklas Sule and Sebastian Rudy but both aren't due to arrive in Bavaria until the summer.
#FCBayern are pleased to announce that deals are in place to sign Niklas #Süle and Sebastian #Rudy in the summer. pic.twitter.com/kPkzAGwGuj
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) January 15, 2017
Speaking at the announcement, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bayern Munich's executive board chairman said: "Signing two Germany internationals is an investment in the club's future.
"Sebastian Rudy comes on a free, while we have come to a serious and fair agreement with Hoffenheim for Niklas Sule," he added.
Niklas #Süle and Sebastian #Rudy will leave #tsg this summer for @Bundesliga_EN giants @FCBayernEN. Good luck boys... #tsg1899 pic.twitter.com/QhV5kXmY5L
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@achtzehn99_en) January 15, 2017
Ancelotti's side are currently three points clear at the top of the league ahead of surprise challengers Red Bull Zeipzig. They travel to Freiburg on Friday night as the German league returns after their winter break.
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