Bayern Munich chief opens up on decision to sell Man Utd target

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge explains Dante sale

WOLFSBURG new-boy Dante asked to leave Bayern Munich in search of regular football, claims Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

 

The Brazil international has today completed his move to the Volkswagen Arena today on a three-year deal after passing a medical.

A Bayern statement read: "We want to say thank you to Dante. We got to know Dante as a very pleasant and likeable person. We wish him all the best for his future."

Manchester United were also believed to be interested in signing the 31-year-old, but he has instead opted to remain in the Bundesliga.

 

Dante simply wanted the chance to play regularly

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

 

Bayern chairman Rummenigge says Dante had asked to be sold this summer after losing his place in the starting line-up.

The centre-half made a short farewell appearance for Bayern as a substitute in Saturday's 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayern chairman Rummenigge said on the deal: “Dante simply wanted the chance to play regularly. We did not want to deny him this opportunity.”