Raphael Guerreiro has departed from Borussia Dortmund to join Bayern Munich after his contract expired.
The deal has been finalized and Guerreiro has now been officially announced as a Bayern player.
According to the report, Guerreiro joined the team as a free agent and has signed a contract that will be valid until June 2026.
Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Raphael Guerreiro will be joining Thomas Tuchel, his former coach at Dortmund at his new club.
Romano wrote: “Raphael Guerreiro has just signed the official contract as the new Bayern player. Deal completed. Guerreiro joins as a free agent on a contract valid until June 2026.”
Undoubtedly, Thomas Tuchel has some work to do to impress the club’s hierarchy as Bayern enters the summer transfer window.
Although Bayern Munich won their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title, their early exits from both the Champions League and the German Pokal indicated that the team needs to consider making additions to strengthen their squad.
After successfully acquiring Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig without any transfer fee, it was a wise decision to introduce the skilled left-back, Raphael Guerreiro into the team.
The 29-year-old Portuguese star has signed a three-year contract with the German Giants and will be delighted to reunite with Thomas Tuchel.
During his time at Borussia Dortmund, Raphael Guerreiro played in a total of 224 matches.
He netted 40 goals during his stint at the club and also ended the season as the top assist provider in the Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund’s loss of the player to their title rivals on a free transfer is undoubtedly a setback.
The 29-year-old left-back or midfielder had been with the Black and Yellows for seven years. However, he declined the club’s proposal for a fresh contract as he was seeking a new opportunity.
Who is Raphael Guerreiro?
Raphael Guerreiro is a skilled footballer who was born on December 22, 1993.
He last played for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga as a left-back or midfielder. Additionally, he represents the Portugal national team.
Raphael Guerreiro’s club career
In 2013, he started his career at Caen and later signed with Lorient where he made his debut in Ligue 1. He became a member of Borussia Dortmund in June 2016.
Since joining Dortmund in 2016, Raphael Guerreiro has made 164 appearances in the German top flight and 40 appearances in the Champions League.
Guerreiro achieved notable success during his tenure with Dortmund, securing two German Pokals and one German Super Cup.
International Career
Guerreiro, who was born in France, has played for both the under-21 and senior Portuguese national teams.
He made his debut for the senior team in 2014. He participated in two World Cups and two European Championships as a member of their squad and won the Euro 2016.
Furthermore, the player who predominantly uses his left foot has earned 62 caps with the Portuguese national team since his debut at the age of 20.
Guerrero was also part of the team that won the 2019 UEFA Nations League championship.
