OFFICIAL: Bayern sign 23-year-old defender Omar Richards on a free transfer

OFFICIAL: Bayern sign 23-year-old defender Omar Richards on a free transfer

Bayern have signed Omar Richards. The 23-year-old defender is joining on a free transfer from English second-tier club Reading and has signed a contract with the German champions until 2025. He will take the number 3 shirt

Board member for sport Hasan Salihamidžić: “We’re delighted Omar is coming to FC Bayern. Omar is a technically gifted player on the left side of defence. He finds good solutions going forward, he’s very alert and we trust him to play a good role in our team.”

Omar Richards: “My move to FC Bayern is a great honour for me. A dream has come true. I’m proud to be wearing the shirt of one of the world's biggest clubs. I hope I can help the team continue to be successful in the future. 

My thanks to the management at FC Bayern for their trust. Our conversations were very convincing. I can't wait to be on the pitch for Bayern. Mia san mia!”