5 signings that dramatically changed Bayern Munich's fortunes
Like other big clubs across Europe, Bayern Munich have a rich history of transfer businesses. The Bundesliga giants are no strangers when it comes to signing elite footballers, with some of the biggest names in the sport having represented them over the years.
As it stands, the Bavarians still possess one of the most talented squads in world football, thanks to a series of sensational transfers in the last couple of years.
It is worth noting that some of these signings have moved forward to contribute immensely to the success of the club in recent seasons. With their incredible performances, these superstars have influenced the club's fortunes and inscribed their names in the history books as a result.
In this article, we'll discuss five such players.
#5 Joshua Kimmich
An ever-reliable presence in Bayern Munich's current squad, Joshua Kimmich rarely gets the praise he deserves. Yet the German has been quite instrumental in the club's success in recent years and it wouldn't be far-fetched to say he's one of their finest midfielders ever.
Joshua Kimmich made 8 key passes in Bayern's win over Köln yesterday, a record in a Bundesliga match this season [WhoScored] https://t.co/Sk5erfGwSn
Kimmich switched to the Allianz Arena from Stuttgart in a transfer that cost the Bavarians just €8.5 million in the summer of 2015. He's moved forward to surpass expectations at the club, producing excellent performances week-in and week-out over the last seven seasons.
So far this season, the midfielder has bagged nine goals and three assists for Bayern in 30 games across all fronts. His overall record with the Bundesliga giants stands at an impressive 33 goals and 80 assists in 291 appearances.
#4 Arjen Robben
The Dutchman is one of the players who managed to define their era at the Allianz Arena. He represented the Bavarians for a decade, joining them from Real Madrid in the summer of 2019 and leaving as a club legend at the end of the 2018-19 campaign.
Arjen Robben's Bundesliga record for Bayern Munich:
173 games 🏃
92 goals ⚽️
48 assists 🎯
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Arjen Robben was a big joy to watch. His electrifying dribbles, intelligent movement, and mazy runs down the right flank proved too much for opposition defenses to handle. His ability to score wonderful goals and create clear-cut goalscoring chances for his teammates also stood out.
During his time with Bayern Munich, Robben bagged a whopping 144 goals and 101 assists in 309 appearances across all competitions. He also fired the German giants to claim one Champions League crown, eight Bundesliga titles, and five German Cups, among other honors.