Milan have completed the signing of Mark van Bommel from Bayern Munich.

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Italian table toppers Milan have completed the transfer of holding midfielder Mark van Bommel from Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee. Bayern have confirmed the transfer on their official website. The Rossoneri's official website states that the Dutch international has signed a six-month deal."I'm leaving Bayern with pain in my heart, but with my head held high. I've enjoyed four-and-a-half very successful years here and I'd like to thank the club and the fans. I will never forget Bayern Munich," was Van Bommel quoted as saying on the Bayern website.The Italians are being plagued by injuries in midfield and were therefore keen to add some fresh blood to their ranks in the January transfer window.Van Bommel's agent Mino Raiola confirmed on Monday that Van Bommel was on the verge of joining Milan and the Bavarians have now confirmed that the deal has been finalised.The 33-year-old midfielder joined Bayern Munich from Barcelona in the summer of 2006 and had since made well over 100 league appearances for the German champions. However, he was no longer an undisputed starter at Bayern following the signing of Gustavo Luis this winter and therefore wanted to leave the club.His contract with the Bavarians ran until the end of the season, meaning that Van Bommel has joined Milan for a modest fee.