Bundesliga: Champion Bayern Munich rope in defender Omar Richards from second-tier English club Reading

Omar Richards has signed a four-year deal with the Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich. The 23-year-old Englishman will provide support for left back Alphonso Davies.

Champion Bayern Munich has roped in defender Omar Richards on a free transfer from second-division English club Reading. The 23-year-old Englishman signed a four-year deal with the German champions, the team said Thursday. Bayern Munich, who have won nine consecutive league titles, had several defenders leave at the end of the season, including club legends Jerome Boateng, David Alaba and Javi Martinez. "My move to Bayern is a great honour for me. A dream has come true," Richards said in a club statement. "I am proud to be wearing the shirt of one of the world's biggest clubs. I hope I can help the team continue to be successful in the future."