By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
Bayern Munich have sealed the signing of Croatian prodigy Ljubo Puljic, who was also linked with Dortmund.
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FC Bayern Munich have won the race to sign 16-year-old Croatian central defender Ljubo Puljic from NK Osijek.
The youngster, who was also linked with Borussia Dortmund, has signed a long-term contract with the German champions and will move to the FC Bayern Campus for the 2023/24 season.
“Ljubo is a big and strong defender, who is strong in duels. He has a great mentality and always gives everything for his team on the pitch,” said Bayern academy manager Halil Altintop.
“He also has a great character. We are very happy that our scouting team around Florian Zahn was able to realize this transfer and that Ljubo is moving to the Campus.”