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Bayern Munich sign Juventus' Kingsley Coman on loan

Xinhua, August 31, 2015 Adjust font size:

The German record champions Bayern Munich signed France Under-21 international Kingsley Coman from Italian outfit Juventus Turin on loan, the "Bavarians" announced on Sunday.

Bayern bolster their offense with the French international Kingsley Coman, who agreed on a two-year loan deal with the German giants. The current contract includes a buyer's option for the new arrival. Both clubs agreed to keep silence over further contract details.

"Kingsley Coman is one of the greatest talents in European soccer. The more we are pleased that we were able to sign him. Kingsley is fast and technically gifted offensive player with whom we will have a lot of fun hopefully," Bayern's sporting director Matthias Sammer said.

"I am very pleased with my transfer to Bayern Munich. I would like to take the next step in my career and help Bayern in the next two years," the new arrival commented.

Undefeated Bayern Munich host Augsburg at the fourth round in Bundesliga on September 12. Endi