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Bayern Munich announce signing of Lewandowski

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.

The Bavarian giants confirmed they had reached an agreement with the Poland international, who has put pen to paper on a five-year deal from July 1, 2014.

A statement on Bayern's Twitter feed said: "£FCBayern have signed Robert Lewandowski (25)! The striker has signed a 5-year contract until 2019."

Lewandowski had been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United during 2013.

Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was delighted with the deal, saying on Bayern's official website: "We are very pleased that this transfer is successful.

"Robert Lewandowski is one of the world's best strikers, he will strengthen the squad of FC Bayern and give us a boost.

"We are very pleased that today, from both sides, a five-year contract was signed until 2019."

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