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Jerome Boateng elated with Bayern Munich move- Bundesliga newsJerome Boateng has expressed his delight on signing for German giants Bayern Munich from Manchester City. He stated that he is happy that the deal has finally taken place and both the clubs have reached an agreement.Boateng completed his move to Allianz Arena this week after speculation of over two months on a possible transfer. Die Bayern wanted the player but City refused to negotiate on the 20 million Euro price tag they had set for the player. But the Munich outfit were only prepared to pay 12 million Euros for the player.The battle lasted for more than two months and an agreement has been reached on a reported 15 million Euro transfer fee.The former Hamburg SV player had also openly expressed his desire to leave http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 and wanted to play in Munich at his preferred centre-back position. The player was not happy playing as a full-back and he had limited playing opportunities in the heart of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonathan-c18993 Lescott occupying the places.Boateng stated that he is overjoyed on becoming a Bayern Munich player and is happy that the differences between the two clubs have finally been sorted out. He also thanked the German side for not giving up on him and insisted that he is determined to perform in the upcoming season and cement his place in the side.“Now I'm super happy that the tug of war finally came to an end and I am glad that the club did not give up despite the difficult negotiations,” he was quoted as saying in an interview to the club’s official website.The German international had recently agreed personal terms with the club and is expected to sign a four-year deal with the Munich giants. The defender wants to play regular first-team football in order to make a return to the national squad for the European Championships next year in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Poland-c2983.Jerome Boateng made only 16 Premier League appearances for Manchester City last season. He also has 13 caps for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 and is yet to score for the country.
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