German champions Bayern Munich have announced the signing of highly rated Ghanaian-born Canadian teenager Alphonso Davies from Vancouver Whitecaps.

The 17-year-old attacker appended his signature to a five-year deal worth 13 Million Euros and will be at the Allianz Arena until June, 30, 2023.

Alphonso will officially join Bayer Munich in January 2019 after he turns 18 on 2 November 2018.

“I’m very happy about my transfer to Bayern,” Davies said in an official statement on the Bayern website. “As a kid, you dream about this moment and I’m happy it came through. Now it’s time to continue working, I have to give everything to make the most of this opportunity.”Alphonso told Bayer official website

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic was full of praise for the teenager as he believes he can take the world by storm.

“Alphonso Davies is a huge talent, said Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. “At just 17, he has a bright future ahead of him. Alphonso has many excellent qualities and it comes as no surprise that many other top clubs were after him. I’m delighted he’s decided to join Bayern.”

Alphonso was born in the Buduburam refugees camp in the central region of Ghana to Liberian parents but left with his parents to Ghana when he was five as refugees.

He received Canadian citizenship on July 6, 2017 and has already played six times for the North American country.