Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed the acquisition of defender Raphael Guerreiro, who has ended his stay with rivals Borussia Dortmund.

The Portugal international has signed for the German record champions on a free transfer after putting pen to paper on a contract until June 30, 2026.

“Bayern have completed the signing of Raphael Guerreiro. The Portugal international moves to the German record champions on a free transfer after leaving Borussia Dortmund,” read a statement on the club’s official website, adding: “The versatile 29-year-old, who normally occupies the left flank, has put pen to paper on a contract until June 30, 2026.”

Guerreiro revealed his decision to join Bayern by saying: “When the call came from Bayern, I made my decision fast. It’s an honour for me to be able to play for this great club, and I also regard Thomas Tuchel highly from our time together at Dortmund. I’m a player who always wants the ball – it’s about controlling the game and I want to create chances.

“I’ll give my all so that we win as many titles as possible. That’s the philosophy of Bayern.”

Guerreiro joined the French football association’s national academy at the age of 11 and began his professional career at SM Caen in 2010. After a spell with Ligue 1 side FC Lorient, he moved to Dortmund in 2016, for whom he scored 30 goals in 162 Bundesliga appearances.

He won the DFB Cup twice with BVB (2017 and 2021) as well as the DFL-Supercup in 2019.