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'We'll pay €5m for a bus driver in five years!' - Effenberg slams Bayern's €80m signing of Hernandez

Stefan Effenberg has panned former club Bayern Munich for spending €80 million (£69m/$90m) on Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, stating that the only winner in the deal is the Spanish capital side.

It is no secret that the Bavarians are planning a major overhaul of their squad ahead of the new season, with club supremo Uli Hoeness having stated recently that 'it's the biggest investment programme FC Bayern has ever had'.

The German giants have already wrapped up deals for Hernandez and Stuttgart's Benjamin Pavard - the latter costing the side €35m (£30m/$39m) - with a view to shoring up their options in defence, while January arrival Alphonso Davies will provide competition for Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman.