Bayern make move for Baumjohann
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Attacking midfielder Alexander Baumjohann said "I have faith in myself" after the 22-year-old agreed a switch to FC Bayern München from VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of the season on a free transfer.
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Attacking midfielder Alexander Baumjohann will join FC Bayern München from VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of the season on a free transfer.
Confidence
The 22-year-old has agreed a three-year contract tying him to the club until 30 June 2012 and is looking forward to the challenge. "I know what I can do and have faith in myself to earn a spot in a strong Bayern side," he said. "Otherwise I would not have accepted this offer." Baumjohann, who started his career at FC Schalke 04, has appeared in 13 Bundesliga games for the league's bottom side this season and scored one goal.