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Zé Roberto bound for Bayern

Friday, May 17, 2002

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Zé Roberto has completed his move to FC Bayern München from German rivals Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

FC Bayern München have completed the signing of Brazilian midfield player Zé Roberto.

Three-year deal
The 28-year-old, who missed Wednesday's UEFA Champions League final through suspension, has left Bayer 04 Leverkusen in an €11.5m deal. He signed a three-year contract with Bayern after successfully completing a medical.

'Able to help'
Bayern manager Ottmar Hitzfeld was delighted to have landed a player who played a major role in Leverkusen's run to the Champions League final. "Zé Roberto is definitely a player able to help us a lot," he said.

New-look midfield

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