DBasia.news – Lucas Hernandez will change uniforms from Atletico Madrid to Bayern Munchen next season. Bayern has confirmed the matter. Hernandez has a reputation as the best ball tackler in LaLiga.
Bayern Munchen had a revolution this season. FC Hollywood is willing to disburse funds of 80 million euros for Hernandez. Bayern has tied the player for five years or until 2024.
Bayern’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, was delighted to be able to get Hernandez. Moreover, the player who will come in early July can play as center back and left.
“I am very thrilled we were able to secure one of the best defenders in the world and also the winner of the World Cup (2018), Luacs Hernandez,” Hasan Salihamidzic said.
“Lucas can play as a central defender and also a left back. Moreover, Lucas will continue our great tradition of French football and improve our team,” continued the director.
Currently, Hernandez is still undergoing a knee injury recovery. Hernandez feels fortunate to be able to continue his career with Bayern Munchen.
“This is my most important day in a football career. FC Bayern Munchen is the best club in Europe and the world. I am proud to be able to fight for all the titles available with Bayern,” Hernandez said.
“I want to thank management, coaches, teammates and supporters for a wonderful 12 years. Atletico will always be with me. Now, I look forward to the next step with FC Bayern.”
For the size of a 23-year-old defender, the price tag of 80 million euros is quite high. However, Hernandez is not an arbitrary player.
Hernandez has won more tackles than any other LaLiga defender since the start of last season in all competitions. The details. Hernandez records 129/180 or 71.6 percent.
Although originating from France, Lucas Hernandez started his football career in Spain with Atletico Madrid academy team. This season, he has appeared in 22 matches with one goal.