Bayern Munich confirms deal for goalkeeper Pepe Reina
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Bayern Munich have a new cheerleader reserve goalkeeper.
Late Tuesday evening, the club's chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed reports that the German champions have come to an agreement with Liverpool over the signing of Spaniard Pepe Reina.
#Rummenigge: "#Reina is an established and very experienced player that meets the management's requirements." pic.twitter.com/0ZBGYzsbm6
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 5, 2014
The 31-year-old, who will play second fiddle this season to arguably the best 'keeper in the world in Manuel Neuer, will undergo his medical "in the next few days," according to Rummenigge.
Reina is expected to battle with Tom Starke for the backup duties to Neuer.
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