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Bayern Munich's Sandro Wagner Signs for Chinese Super League Side Tianjin Teda

Bayern Munich striker Sandro Wagner has joined Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Teda.

The Bundesliga giants announced the deal on Wednesday:

FC Bayern English

Sandro #Wagner is leaving #FCBayern to join Tianjin Teda in the Chinese Super League with immediate effect. Thanks for everything, Sandro, and best of luck in China ud83dude4c #MiaSanMia #DankeSandro https://t.co/mB1iMjvNGp

In an accompanying statement, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said: "Sandro approached us and asked us to release him from his contract. He has a very attractive offer from China, so we granted his request. We would like to express our thanks to Sandro for his time at FC Bayern, and we wish him all the best and a lot of success for his future in China.