DORTMUND COMPLETE RODE SIGNING FROM BAYERN

The former Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder fell out of favour with the Bundesliga champions and has decided to seek pastures new by joining their rivals for an undisclosed fee. Rode, 25, arrived in Dortmund on Monday to complete a medical and put the finishing touches to a four-year deal at Signal Iduna Park.

Speaking after BVB confirmed the deal, the former Eintracht Frankfurt man said: "I am a childhood BVB fan and therefore am really looking forward to playing for my favourite club. 

"Thomas Tuchel is a top-class coach. I am looking forward to the new challenge and my first home game in black and yellow in the Signal Iduna Park."

Rode had been heavily linked with a move away from Bayern this summer after falling out of favour at the Allianz Arena, starting just 11 league games over two seasons.

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