MUNICH: 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.
“Omar is a technically gifted player on the left side of defense," Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzić said. “He finds good solutions going forward, he’s very alert, and we trust him to play a good role in our team.”
Richards, who provides support for left-back Alphonso Davies, called it "a dream has come true.” 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.