Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of reported Manchester United and Liverpool target Manuel Akanji from Basel.
The two Premier League giants were said to be interested in the services of the 22-year-old, but Dortmund have beaten both to the prize in a deal thought to be worth in the region of €22 million.
Akanji, a Switzerland international centre-half, has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Signal Iduna Park.
He arrives as head coach Peter Stoger's first signing since taking over from Peter Bosz in December.
"Manuel has been the target of several top European clubs with his performances and we are happy that he has chosen us," said sporting director Michael Zorc.