Bayern Munich's hopes of renewed success in Europe received a boost yesterday when they clinched the purchase of Dutch international striker Roy Makaay.
The German champions said they had reached agreement with Deportivo Coruna and last season's Spanish first division top scorer with 29 goals would sign a four-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee.
The Bavarians said in a statement the 28-year-old would have a medical today and could make his debut in a Bundesliga game at Hanover 96 on Saturday. Bayern had been chasing the Dutchman for weeks but were fighting with his Spanish club over the transfer fee.
Bayern's commercial manager Uli Hoeness said last weekend that Makaay had agreed to join the four-times European champions but Deportivo were asking for E20 million while Bayern were prepared to pay E16 million.
The Munich club, who completed their fourth domestic league and Cup double last season, were looking for a top striker in a bid to make up for their shock first-stage exit from the Champions League last year.
Bayern launched the defence of their German title with a 3-1 home victory over promoted Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.
Filed by James Boylan
