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German international striker Lukas Podolski has left Cologne and signed a contract with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
Cologne president Wolfgang Overath told Bild-newspaper: “Yes, its true. We agreed to the transfer. We wish Poldi all the best with Bayern Munich.”
It is understood that the transfer fee is around 10 millio euros. 
"I am happy that it's been settled, it's a new challenge for me," Podolski told reporters coveing the the German national team.
"It was a purely sporting decision, Bayern is the No. 1 club in Germany and the top address in the country," added Podolski, who was also being sought by Hamburger SV and Werder Bremen.
Cologne were relegated after one season last month, and Podolski was not relishing playing in the second division again, though he had another two years on his contract with Cologne.
The 20-year-old Polish-born striker is considered one of Germany's most promising players, and epresents Bayern's first major signing since Michael Ballack left for Chelsea. |
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