The Dutch international and Real Madrid player Arjen Robben (photo) has signed a four-year deal with German heavyweight team Bayern Munich for an estimated 25 million euros. It is hoped the signing will improve Bayern's current league performance.
Dutchman Louis van Gaal will take over next season as coach of Bayern Munich, where he will sign
a two-year contract. The former Barcelona coach led AZ Alkmaar to the Dutch title this season.
The Polish-born German striker Lukas Podolski will return to his former club FC Cologne at the end of the season after a frustrating spell at Bayern Munich. Currently lingering in 11th place, Cologne hailed the return of 23-year-old "Prinz Poldi".
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