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In a move that was widely anticipated, Bayern Munich made the signing of Alphonso Davies from the Vancouver Whitecaps official via its Twitter account and on FCBayern.com.
“@AlphonsoDavies is a big talent. At 17, he has a very promising future ahead of him. Alphonso has a lot talents so it was no surprise that so many big clubs were after him." @Brazzo #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/VDemoIdm4u
— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) July 25, 2018
Davies will transfer on January 1, 2019 from the Whitecaps. The move will cost at least $13.5 million and could end up close to $22 million. The Canadian, who was born in Ghana, will turn 18 on November 2, 2018, which is the reason for the delayed move. Davies will have a contract with Bayern through June 30, 2023.
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić is ecstatic to have another skilled, young player coming to Munich:
Alphonso Davies is a very great talent. At only 17, he promises a lot for the future. Alphonso already has great skills and was not hotly courted by many top clubs for nothing. So I am very pleased that Davies has chosen FC Bayern. I would like to thank all those who worked on this transfer, especially our scouting and legal departments. That was great teamwork.
Born in Ghana.
— Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) July 25, 2018
Raised in Edmonton.
Vancouver’s hero.
@AlphonsoDavies' journey to @FCBayern. #VWFC #HomegrownHero pic.twitter.com/yzlNshcOwP
Davies obviously is looking forward to the challenge awaiting him in Germany.
I am very happy with my move to Bayern. As a kid I always dreamed of such a moment. Now the dream has come true. But now the work continues, now I have to give everything to take advantage of this opportunity.