Mario Mandzukic completes move to Bayern Munich

The transfer of Mario Mandzukic from Wolfsburg to Bayern Munich is official, according to the player's agent Ivan Cvjetkovic.



The Croatia international has been holding talks with Bayern after being told by the Wolves' manager Felix Magath that he is surplus to requirements at the Lower Saxony club.



Magath last week recommended him to his former club by saying he would fit in well in Bavaria and strengthen their squad, and Cvjetkovic told Sport1 television that the move has now become reality.



"We are delighted that the transfer has gone through," he said. "It was Mario's wish to move to a top club.



"After two years in Wolfsburg, this is the logical next step for Mario."



Cvjetkovic says that his client has signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich, where he will become the fourth striker on their books alongside Mario Gomez, Claudio Pizarro and Nils Petersen.



The latter is expected to be sent out on loan next season after failing to make the breakthrough following his arrival from Energie Cottbus last summer.



Mandzukic made his mark at Euro 2012, scoring twice in the 3-1 win over the Republic of Ireland, and also netting in the 1-1 draw with Italy.

Bayern close in on Mario Mandzukic

Croatia Euro 2012 star Mario Mandzukic appears to be on his way to Bayern Munich, according to Bild.



The Croatian striker shone at the European Championship and attracted attention from top European clubs by scoring 3 goals in 4 games at the Euro 2012.



Bild now reveals that Bayern Munich are seriously considering making a move for the Wolfsburg striker.



The Wolves are not too satisfied with Mandzukic’s performances and they believe this is the right time to cash in on the 26-year-old.



The Bundesliga side have already recruited two strikers for the upcoming season, having signed Bas Dost from Heerenveen and Ivica Olic from Bayern Munich.



The Bavarians are prepared to offer around €10 million for the Croatia international in spite of the fact Claudio Pizarro has previously agreed a switch to Alianz Arena.



Mandzukic joined Wolfsburg in a €7 million move from Dinamo Zagreb and has since scored 20 goals in 56 Bundesliga appearances.

Barça send scout to watch Mario Mandzukic

Barcelona is eyeing up the talent with a view to putting together its squad for next season. Just prior to the official presentation of Tito Vilanova on Friday, the Catalan club sent a representative to see the Croatian goal scoring revelation in action.



The Barça scout saw Mario Mandzukic play on Thursday, in Croatia´s game against Italy, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Pirlo put Italy ahead but Mandzukic equalized for Croatia in spectacular fashion.



So far in the European Championship he has scored three goals in two games, the first two against Ireland in Croatia´s opening game and, having scored the decisive equaliser against Italy, now ranks among the competition´s top scorers alongside the Russian, Dzagoev, and the German striker, Mario Gómez.



Coincidentally, Mandzukic might end up being team mates with Gómez next season if Jupp Heynckes gets his way, but Bayern is not alone in wanting to sign the 26 year old Croatian striker, who is 1.86m tall.