Bayern Munich add Benatia from Roma; defender set to sign 5-year contract
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It's a done deal. Bayern Munich have made a major splash on the transfer market.
DONE DEAL: #FCBayern and @OfficialASRoma have agreed the transfer of MEHDI BENATIA (27)! Defensive ace set to sign a 5-year contract.
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 26, 2014
The 27-year-old defender was a hot commodity on the transfer market, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona in hot pursuit of the talented Moroccan.
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