Bayern signs defender Omar Richards from 2nd-tier Reading

Posted May 27, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

MUNICH (AP) - Bayern Munich has signed defender Omar Richards on a free transfer from second-division English club Reading.

The 23-year-old Englishman signed a four-year deal with the German champions, the team said Thursday.

'œOmar is a technically gifted player on the left side of defense," Bayern sporting director Hasan SalihamidÅ¾iÄ‡ said. 'œHe finds good solutions going forward, he's very alert, and we trust him to play a good role in our team.'ť

Richards, who provides support for left back Alphonso Davies, called it "a dream has come true.'ť He will wear the No. 3 shirt.

Richards is Bayern's second signing for the new season after French defender Dayot Upamecano from league rival Leipzig.

It also has a new coach in Julian Nagelsmann. He switched from Leipzig to take over from Hansi Flick, who will become the Germany coach after the European Championship.

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