MUNICH: Bayern Munich has signed Atletico Madrid’s world Cup-winning defender Lucas Hernandez on a five-year deal worth 80 million Euros.

After signing an agreement, Hernandez said, “This is a really important day in my football career. Bayern Munich is one of the best clubs in Europe and the world. I’m proud to be able to fight for all possible titles with Bayern.”

The 23-year-old, who won the 2018 World Cup with France

Hernandez, who can play at both center-back and left-back, has made 67 La Liga appearances at Atletico and won the Europa League and Super Cup. He has won 15 international caps for France, featuring in all their World Cup games in Russia.

“I’m very happy to be able to sign one of the best defenders in the world, a World Cup winner, in Lucas Hernandez,” said Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, adding, “Lucas will continue our great tradition of French footballers and improve our team.”