Bayern Munich have confirmed that France's World Cup-winning right-back Benjamin Pavard will join them in July 2019.
The Bundesliga club's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic announced the news on Wednesday, with Bayern having activated the Stuttgart defender's €35 million (£31m/$40m) release clause.
Pavard emerged as one of the stars of France's World Cup triumph in Russia, playing in six matches over the course of the tournament, including the full 90 minutes in the 4-2 win over Croatia in the final.
His memorable strike against Argentina in the last 16 was also voted Goal of the Tournament, beating the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Salihamidzic said: "I can confirm that Benjamin Pavard will join us on a five-year deal from 1st July 2019."
Bayern are currently on their annual winter training camp in Doha as they prepare for the second half of the Bundesliga campaign.
Niko Kovac's side trail Dortmund by six points in the table - the first time in eight seasons that they have not led the way going into the winter break.
And the signing of Pavard is unlikely to be the final piece of business completed by Bayern in January.
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World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard scored an amazing goal for France against Argentina and it is nominated for the Puskas Award. Still remember that?
IndianUTuber
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Who else remember his awesome volley goal against Argentina in World Cup.🙏
Christopher_Robin
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I won't forget this goal. Bayern started a ticking time bomb by bringing him in.
dedblmor
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ready for benched five years contract ..kimmich is the first choice
tropicalda
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Pavard is absolutely an exceptional talent, .This guy can take responsibilties quite good.He is lethal in his overlaps and can also track back and defend properly like a classic defender.He has been a great revelation 👏massivr signing good luck 💯
Irek
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We have good right back, he must be signed for another position unless moving Kimich to front line
Jauckmop
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First Lahm then kimmich and now pavard. again bayern bought the star player of Stuttgart and thats why other german club fans hate them.
IbrahimaDiawo97
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Official: Bayern Munich is buying all the best players that the other Bundesliga teams have😃😂
Cehacirtyz
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Arsenal Coach Unai Emery has transformed the club within a very short time of taking the mantle of leadership. I must congratulate him for the great feat. In January transfers, let him get good defenders and at least two fast strikers with hunger for goals...Ibrahim Modibbo, Abuja, Nigeria.
joohnny10
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Good luck to Benjamin pavard. Next dani alves . future number 1 right back
Puadeioprs
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ready for benched five years contract ..kimmich is the first choice
lol don't be an idiot, Pavard natural position is centre back