Bayern Munich: Top five player transfers in 21st century

Bayern Munich players at Allianz Arena. (Photo by Christof Stache/Pool via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich players at Allianz Arena. (Photo by Christof Stache/Pool via Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich players at Allianz Arena. (Photo by Christof Stache/Pool via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich players at Allianz Arena. (Photo by Christof Stache/Pool via Getty Images)

Top five player transfers Bayern Munich have completed in the 21st century.

Bayern Munich has historically been big spenders in the transfer window. Germany’s most successful club is often remembered as the smart buyers in the market, completing the signing of top players quickly before indulging in bidding wars. Moreover, they have an exceptional success rate in terms of transfers.

Die Roten has signed some of the best players in the 21st century that has helped them to win numerous trophies. They have won two champions league trophies during this era and always remain in the bunch of clubs that go deep into this competition.

Domestically, Bayern is currently enjoying the longest run of Bundesliga titles. With the 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen last weekend, Die Roten needs only two more victories to lift their eighth consecutive league title. They have been fairly dominant in the DFB Pokal competitions.

All the success boils down the top managers and effective group of players. Based on their transfer fee, impact at the club, and amount of time they stayed at the club, one can consider a transfer as a success. Considering all these factors, here are the top five players that Die Roten have signed in the 21st century.