Hertha Berlin sign Bayern defender Lell

Hertha Berlin have completed the signing of FC Bayern defender Christian Lell on a free transfer. The 25 year old Lell, who has been at Bayern since 1993, has signed a one year contract with Hertha which will be extended till 2013 if the club make an immediate return to the Bundesliga in the 11/12 season. Hertha were relegated from the Bundesliga last season following a nightmarish season.

Lell made only appearance for Bayern last season- in the DFB Pokal against Greuther Furth. He is expected to play as a right back for Hertha, who were looking for some one to fill the boots left by Lukasz Piszczek’s departure to Borussia Dortmund.

Lell has been capped for Germany at U-21 level.

[Source:- Hertha Berlin, Bayern Munich]