PSV swoops for German star Gotze
Germany's 2014 World Cup hero Mario Gotze has found a new team, joining PSV after being released by Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund.
The former Bayern Munich player, capped 63 times by Germany, has signed a two-year contract with the Eindhoven club.
Gotze, who was Germany's 2014 World Cup final match-winner, is now 28 and has struggled for consistent form and fitness in recent years.
That has been partly due to a debilitating metabolic condition; however, Gotze made 21 appearances for Dortmund in the 2019-2020 season and said he had "a lot of offers" before agreeing to move to the Netherlands.
Attacking midfielder Gotze said of his switch: "I kept on training and got myself fit for the new adventure. I am looking forward to joining my new team-mates for full training and preparing myself for the upcoming fixtures."
PSV is confident it has signed a player capable of making a big contribution.
PSV director of football John de Jong described his arrival as a "godsend", adding on the club's official website: "We are delighted he has signed a contract with PSV. We are very proud."