Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Bayern Munich defender Maximilian Haas.
Bayern Munich defender signs on
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Bayern Munich defender Maximilian Haas.
The 25-year-old was captain of Bayern's reserve side and was included in the first-team squad at the beginning of this season by Louis van Gaal.
He was out of contract at the Allianz Arena in the summer and he has now accepted a move to England.
He has signed an initial 18-month deal with an option to extend, and is seen as a replacement for the departed David Wheater, although Haas can also play in midfield.
Boro manager Tony Mowbray was delighted to finalise his first capture for the club, saying: "Maximilian was very keen to come here and test himself in English football.
"It's a challenge for him and his arrival will create additional competition for places in that area of the pitch.
"He is a real competitor and comfortable with the ball. The challenge for him is to acclimatise to the English game and then take any opportunity that comes his way."
