On Saturday, the “Bild” caught Ryan Gravenberch at Munich Airport and reported the Dutchman’s change perfectly. Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed the transfer on Sunday and a day later father Gravenberch leaked photos of his son in the Bayern jersey. Now FC Bayern is making it official.
Five-year deal: FC Bayern Munich have signed midfielder Ryan Gravenberch as the next signing from Ajax Amsterdam. As the Bundesliga club announced on Monday, the 20-year-old youngster signed a five-year contract with Munich until 2027.
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19 million plus bonuses: Gravenberch still had a contract with the Dutch champions until the summer of 2023. According to media reports, the native of Amsterdam should cost the German record champions a fixed transfer fee of around 19 million euros, which can be increased by bonus payments by up to 5.5 million euros can. Ajax should also be involved in a possible resale with 7.5 percent.
Pressure on the established players: Gravenberch, who could mature in defensive midfield to replace Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka and has his strengths in the center, had become apparent in the past few weeks. The right foot is FC Bayern’s second Ajax signing this summer. Munich had already made the change from right-back Noussair Mazraoui perfect.
