In this July 27, 2019 file photo, Manchester City's midfielder Leroy Sane (right) runs with the ball past Yokohama F. Marinos' goalkeeper Park Iru-gyu during a friendly football match between English Premier League club Manchester City and Japan League Yokohama F. Marinos at the Yokohama Stadium, in Yokohama. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

BERLIN - Bayern Munich has signed Leroy Sane from Manchester City on a five-year contract until 2025, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.

Leroy Sane is an outstanding player who has proven his qualities over the past few years, especially in the national team 

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bayern CEO

"We're very happy to welcome Leroy Sane to FC Bayern. He is an outstanding player who has proven his qualities over the past few years, especially in the national team. Our goal is to gather the best German players at FC Bayern and the signing of Leroy emphasizes this goal," Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge commented.

Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic said Sane is a difference-maker and would strengthen the team with his quality. "With Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman and Leroy, we're now even better equipped at a very high level in the wide positions that are important for our game."

Board member Oliver Kahn believes Leroy's qualities could help the Bundesliga giants remain a powerhouse in Europe. "His speed, his technical quality and his scoring threat make him an absolute top player. He also fits very well into our team. Our goal is to have a spine on the pitch from the goalkeeper to the forwards, and Leroy is an important component in it. With this signing, we have taken another big step towards remaining at the forefront in Europe."

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Sane said he was looking forward to the new challenge and couldn't wait to train with the team. "I know Hansi Flick from the Under-21 national team; we had a very good relationship there. I want to win as many trophies as possible with FC Bayern, and the Champions League is the top priority."

The 22-year-old made his Bundesliga debut at Schalke in the 2015-16 season and scored 13 goals.

He signed for Manchester City in the summer of 2016, scoring 39 goals in 135 competitive matches for the 2018 and 2019 Premier League champions.

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Sane made his Germany national team debut in November 2015 and was part of the squad at Euro 2016 in France. He has been capped 21 times and scored five goals.