Monchengladbach signs Omlin from Montpellier as Sommer’s replacement
After weeks of negotiations, Sommer finally moved to Bayern on an €8m transfer amid Manuel Neuer's injury. Gladbach moved fast to replace the Swissman by signing Omlin from Montpellier.
After Manuel Neuer was ruled out for the season following fracturing his right leg on a skiing trip,
Bayern
finally confirmed the signing of
Yann Sommerin an €8 million deal from
Borussia Monchengladbachon a two-and-a-half deal.
Gladbach moved fast to replace the Swissman, who made 272 Bundesliga appearances since joining Gladbach from Basel in 2014. The club confirmed the signing of fellow Switzerland international
Jonas Omlin
from Montpellier, who made 74 appearances for the Ligue 1 club. Omlin signed a deal with the Bundesliga club that runs until July 2025.
"
We believe we have found a very good solution by signing Jonas Omlin,"
Gladbach sporting director Roland Virkus told the club's official website upon confirmation of the transfer.
"He is a very reliable goalkeeper who exudes confidence, is strong on his line and is good with the ball at his feet."
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