Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on 5-year deal

MUNICH, Germany, July 2 (AFP): Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031.

The midfielder joins the German champions for a reported fee of 50 million ($57 million).

An attacking midfielder with a goal threat, the 25-year-old will further strengthen a ruthless Bayern forward line which already includes Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala, Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry.

"As a child, you dream of signing a contract with a club like Bayern -- everybody knows it's one of the world's biggest clubs," Saibari said in a statement. "Bayern compete for the biggest titles like the Champions League every year, and I want to win as many trophies as possible here."

The midfielder has been among the best players at the World Cup as Morocco made it through to the last 16.

He scored goals in each of Morocco's three group matches before converting the final penalty in their last 32 victory over the Netherlands on Monday.

Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said the club were "delighted to have secured the services of Ismael Saibari, one of the most exciting players at the World Cup."