The Bavarians have signed a number of their rival's players in recent years and have now raided their medical department

Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of Borussia Dortmund doctor Andreas Schlumberger.

The Bundesliga champions have signed several Dortmund players in recent years, with Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski moving to the Allianz Arena in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Bayern have now turned their attention to Dortmund's medical department after their previous doctor - Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt - quit in April.

He ended his 38-year association with the club after claiming he was blamed for the club's Champions League defeat to Porto - an allegation later denied by coach Pep Guardiola.

Defender Dante came off injured during the game, prompting an angry reaction from Guardiola, who appeared to sarcastically applaud his medical staff amid a serious injury crisis.

A statement on Bayern's website from the club's deputy chairman Karl Hopfner on Thursday read: "We are delighted to have gained Dr Schlumberger, a proven expert for our team.

"He will be responsible for the field of rehabilitation and prevention from July 1."