USMNT star Johannsson completes move to Bundesliga side Bremen
USA international striker Aron Johannsson has signed a deal with Werder Bremen.
AZ Alkmaar agreed to send Johannsson to the Bundesliga for a fee reportedly worth 5 million euros ($5.5M), and the 24-year-old's move became official Wednesday after completing a medical.
"Werder Bremen confirmed their interest on Saturday evening and since then it went very quick," AZ technical director Earnie Stewart told the club's website. "They really wanted to have Aron and they showed that in everything. This is a very good deal for AZ and also for Aron. I hope he'll succeed at Werder Bremen."
Bremen had been in the market for a striker to replace top scorer Franco Di Santo, who has moved to Schalke. According to reports out of Germany, Werder Bremen sporting director Rouven Schröder attended the June U.S. friendly against Germany in Cologne, where Johannsson started and played 74 minutes.
"Aron was our absolute number one choice and so we're very happy he decided to join us," Werder CEO Thomas Eichin said. "Aaron fits here perfectly with his personality and his skills."
As for Johannsson, he is looking forward to the chance to prove himself with what he considers a big club.
"This is the right step to progress in my development," he said. "Werder Bremen is a big club, where I will give my everything to develop as a player and play my part in our success."
Johannsson scored 34 goals in 84 appearance for AZ since joining the club in 2013.
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