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Borussia Dortmund Sign Young Germany International

Dortmund director Michael Zorc is delighted with the acquisition of midfielder Sven Bender...

Jun 18, 2009 6:52:22 PM

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German junior international Sven Bender has made the switch from 2. Bundesliga side TSV 1860 Munich to Borussia Dortmund in the German top-tier.

The midfielder has has been awarded a four-year contract with BVB after impressing the club's sporting director with a dedicated and sparkling youth career.

Bender picked up a German B-Youth title in 2006 before moving on to make 65 appearances for TSV in the seasons that followed.

"We're delighted to have brought Sven Bender on board. He's a player with a lot of potential," BVB sporting director Michael Zorc commented on the official Bundesliga site.

Sven joined his twin brother Lars in winning the 2008 U-19 European Championship with their national side.

Meanwhile, Serbian defender Antonio Rukavina will stay at TSV on a three-year contract after being sent to the Munich-based side for a loan-spell last season.

"We'd like to wish Toni great success and all the best for the future," Zorc said after the deal had been finalised.

Stephen Crawford, Goal.com

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