Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze has agreed to join Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich next season.
The Germany international will join the Bavarian giants on July 1, having signed a deal until 2016.
The versatile 20-year-old, who won league titles in 2011 and 2012, is among the most talented young players in Germany and had reportedly been the target of several top European clubs, including Chelsea,Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Gotze will be on his way to the Allianz Arena this summer after Bayern triggered the 37 million euros release clause in his contract, itwas confirmed on Dortmund's Facebook page.
It is understood that he will be paid seven million euros a year.
Dortmund's CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said: "We are, of course,disappointed beyond all measure, stress, however, that the both Marioand his advisors have behaved absolutely upon."
Dirk Adam from Eurosport’s office in Munich said: "It really is the biggest move in Bundesliga since 2009 when Mario Gomez joined Bayernfrom Stuttgart for 35 million euros. Only Javi Martinez’s move from Athletic Bilbao to Bayern last year was more expensive at 40 million euros.
"Dortmund are losing their best player and also a key part of theirfuture, with Gotze having been a part of the club since 2001. For theBundesliga as a whole it is a bad move because Dortmund were the one andonly team to challenge Bayern. Now it will be much more difficult.
"Gotze is, without doubt, one of the most talented players around,along with Marco Reus. It is the perfect move for Bayern because Gotze will replace Arjen Robben and he can play across the midfield and also as a striker. It is also an ideal move for Guardiola, with Gotze one of his favourite players."
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