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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Arjen Robben, Bayern Munich. (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
Arjen Robben, Bayern Munich. (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images) /

Arjen Robben- Wizard on right flank for Bayern Munich

The other half of the famous partnership Robbery joined Die Roten in 2009. Arjen Robben was brought to the club by Louis Van Gaal for a reported €25 million from Real Madrid. The Dutch winger had to leave the Spanish giants after they spent heavily to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Kaka.

Madrid’s loss turned out to be Die Roten’s gain. Robben went on to become one of the best foreign players to don the Bavarian shirt. Robben provided guaranteed entertainment with his trickery on the right flank. His trademark move involved cutting inside and then curling it past the keeper. He used the same trick every time; opposition knew what to expect, but they couldn’t do anything to stop it.

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Robben scored the iconic winning goal at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund to bring the CL trophy back to Allianz Arena after 12 years. He has scored many iconic goals, but the Bavarian faithful will always fondly remember him as Mr. Wembley for that goal.

The Dutchman left the club in 2019, retiring from football after Die Roten decided against handing him an extension. Robben’s ten-year-long stay at the club was glorious, one with many trophies and goals. He will go down as one of the best wingers to play for Rekordmeister, with 245 goal contributions in 309 appearances to his name. (Stats and Transfer fee courtesy: Transfermarkt)