Bayern Munich have an-nounced the signing of Joshua Kimmich from Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee.

The Germany U-21 international will move to Munich in summer, when his current loan spell at Red Bull Leipzig ends.

The 19-year-old has signed a contract with the record German champions until 2020 and is reported to be the player wanted most by Bayern coach Pep Guardiola for next season.

The defensive midfielder has not played once for Stuttgart, but he has made 13 appearances for Leipzig in Germany’s second division so far this season.

He has represented his country at all levels from Under-15 to Under-21 and was part of Germany’s European Under-19 Championship winning side in Hungary last July.

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