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In a move that has been eagerly anticipated by football fans worldwide, Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has joined Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on a season-long loan deal.

The Brazilian international's move to Bavaria comes after he spent the previous campaign with his boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title and reached the final of the Champions League.

Fernandinho will be hoping to make an impact in Germany, where he is expected to play a key role in Bayern's bid for another domestic treble this season.

The move is also significant for Bayern, who have struggled defensively this term, conceding 24 goals in their first eight games of the Bundesliga season.

Bayern manager Niko Kovac has been looking for ways to strengthen his squad ahead of the second half of the season, and Fernandinho's arrival could provide the ideal solution.

Speaking about the signing, Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: "We are delighted to welcome Fernandinho to our team. He brings a wealth of experience and quality to our squad."

Fernandinho himself was thrilled to be joining Bayern, saying: "I am very happy to join Bayern Munich. The club has a fantastic history and I look forward to helping them achieve more success."

With Fernandinho's arrival, Bayern now have a formidable midfield partnership with Kingsley Coman and Joshua Kimmich, all of whom are highly rated talents in their own right.

It remains to be seen whether Fernandinho can help Bayern challenge for the Bundesliga title this season, but one thing is certain - the Brazilian international will bring plenty of talent and experience to the Bavarian camp.

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