Robert Lewandowski signs for Bayern

FC Bayern have confirmed the signing of 25-year-old Poland international Robert Lewandowski. The striker, who will see out the remainder of his contract with Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season, will join Germany’s most successful club on 1 July 2014.

Following the obligatory pre-transfer medical in Munich, Lewandowski signed a five-year contract keeping him at FCB until 30 June 2019. The club was represented by chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and board director for sport Matthias Sammer, with the player represented by his agents Cezary Kucharski and Maik Barthel.

“We’re very pleased about completing this transfer,” commented FC Bayern Munich AG chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world. He will strengthen the Bayern squad and give us another boost. We’re delighted both parties have today signed a five-year contract until 2019.”

Barcelona News

Andres Iniesta has said Lionel Messi's return after two months out is "great news" for Barcelona, predicting that he will soon be "intimidating" opponents again.

Iniesta told Thursday's press conference at the Camp Nou that it remained to be seen whether Messi would be able to slot straight back in at top form.

"Messi has arrived, we will see when he returns to training if he will be as normal or needs to come in bit by bit," he explained. "We all know how important Leo is, on the level of numbers, quality and how he intimidates opponents.
Official: Barcelonagoalkeeper Victor Valdes, who suffered a calf muscle injury in November, has been given the medical green light.

Official: Messi, who has been recovering from a thigh injury in Argentina, has rejoined the group and is training
normally this evening.

“There are laws and rules and someone is responsible for meting out justice. At a certain point it becomes too much. Someone needs to mete out justice. A lot of crap is being levelled at Messi.”
— Gerard Piqué on media smears against Messi

Leo Messi landed in Barcelona this afternoon and went directly to the Ciutat Esportiva to meet up with his teammates and get fitted for new boots ahead of the team’s training session. It’s been a month since the Argentinian player, who picked up an injury on November 29, trained on the pitch of Sant Joan Despí. Messi, who has yet to be declared match fit, took part in the team’s second training session of the day.