Bayern Munich has signed 18-year-old American attacking midfielder Bajung Darboe from LAFC.
Darboe signed a long-term contract and will join Bayern's reserve team, the German club said Wednesday.
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Darboe, who was born in Gambia, has played twice for the United States under-17 team. At club level, he has played for the reserve teams of LAFC and the Philadelphia Union.
Bayern and LAFC have a wide-ranging partnership under the Red&Gold Football brand with a focus on developing young players.
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