“We’ve signed Benjamin Pavard for 1 July 2019. He’s put pen to paper on a five-year contract. He’s a young player and a world champion. We’re very glad and proud to have gained such a player for FC Bayern,” Salihamidzic said.
Twenty-two-year-old Pavard can play in the centre of defence and at right-back. He completed six games in France’s FIFA World Cup triumph in the summer, and his stunning strike in the 4-3 win over Argentina was named the Goal of the Tournament. Pavard will join fellow world champion Corentin Tolisso in the FC Bayern squad.