Medhi Benatia: Bayern Munich sign Roma defender
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Medhi Benatia joined Roma from Udinese in June 2013
German champions Bayern Munich have signed Morocco defender Medhi Benatia from Roma for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old, who helped Roma finish second in Serie A last season, had been linked with a move to Premier League sides, external Chelsea and Manchester United.
Bayern were looking for a defender after Spain international Javi Martinez was ruled out until the New Year with ruptured cruciate knee ligaments.
Roma have replaced Benatia with Olympiakos defender Kostas Manolas.
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