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Bayern Munich sign Konrad Laimer on a free from RB Leipzig - despite their pursuit of 'dream target' Declan Rice - as the Austrian midfielder pens a four-year deal

Bayern Munich have signed midfielder Konrad Laimer on a free transfer from Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig.

The 26-year-old has penned a four-year deal with the Bavarians after calling time on his six-year stay with Leipzig that culminated in a German Cup win last week.

The Austrian international will join the German champions, who secured their 11th straight crown on a dramatic final day in the Bundesliga.

Laimer told his new club's website: 'It's a dream come true for me. 'Bayern always has the highest goals - just like me.