MUNICH (AP) – Bayern Munich signed German left-back Nathaniel “Nene” Braun from Bundesliga rival Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday for 55 million euros (approximately $63 million).
Bayern giants announced that Brown, 23, has signed a contract until June 2031.
“He distinguished himself at the World Cup and showed why we have been keeping an eye on him for some time. He will widen our options both in defense and in midfield,” said Bayern sporting director Max Eberl.
Brown, who was born in Bavaria to a German mother and an American father, could have played in the United States. He was a key player in the Germany U-21 team that lost to England in last year’s European Championship final. he said he wanted to stay in germany.
He was the first choice left-back at the World Cup and was one of the few players to come out of the tournament with increased fame after the World Cup. Germany’s blitzkrieg withdrawal to Paraguay In the first knockout game. Brown has currently made eight appearances for the first team.
Braun joined Frankfurt from Nuremberg in 2024 for 3.5 million euros and has scored seven goals in 75 games in all competitions, including eight appearances in the Champions League last season.
Frankfurt’s sporting director Markus Krochet said: “Nene has made remarkable progress at Eintracht Frankfurt. We obviously wanted him to stay with us, but he also expressed a desire to take the next step in his career.”
Braun is Bayern’s second signing of the offseason. Following Morocco’s Ismael Saibari A move from PSV Eindhoven, his arrival signals the club’s concern over the injury to Canadian star Alphonso Davies.
“It means so much to me to have the opportunity to play for this club and I’m so proud,” Brown said. “I’m also from Bavaria, which makes it even more special.”
The player said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany played a big role in convincing him to join.
“Kompany in particular has completely convinced me by letting me know how he sees me and my development,” he said.
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