Bayern Munich transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti agrees to sign Hoffenheim duo Niklas Sule and Sebastian Rudy
Both German internationals, centre-back Sule and midfielder Rudy are regarded as two of the country's brightest young talents
BAYERN MUNICH have signed Hoffenheim pair Niklas Sule and Sebastian Rudy - will move to the Allianz Arena in the summer.
The double-swoop comes despite Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti claiming his side would not look to the January market to bolster his squad, as that it was already complete.
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But nonetheless the reigning champions, going for their fifth successive title, have moved to sign the pair from surprise package Hoffenheim, themselves going so well in the Bundesliga against all the odds.
Süle, 21, and Rudy, 26, are known as some of Germany's brightest young talents, something that appealed to Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as he plans for the club's future.
Centre-back Sule's move was in doubt last month due to Hoffenheim's asking price of around £22million - but an agreement was reached and he has put pen to paper on a deal until 2022.
He was also linked with Chelsea in the summer, and admitted he was "a little wistful" about leaving Hoffenheim after coming up through the youth ranks.
Versatile German international Rudy, 26, whose Hoffenheim deal was due to expire in the summer, has signed a contract until 2020.
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Rummenigge said: "We are very satisfied and happy that Niklas Süle and Sebastian Rudy will change to FC Bayern.
"The transfer of two German national players is also an investment in the future of FC Bayern. Sebastian Rudy changes free of charge, with the transfer from Niklas Süle we have agreed with the TSG Hoffenheim on a fair and serious basis."
Rudy said: "It's an absolute dream for me to go to Munich. FC Bayern are one of the greatest clubs in the world. I want to win titles there."
Hoffenheim sporting director Alexander Rosen said on his club's official website that the duo's departure was a "huge loss but also recognition for the work at Hoffenheim."
Bayern will resume Bundesliga action following the festive break next weekend with a trip to mid-table Freiburg and are currently three points clear at the top of the league.