Former Chelsea target Niklas Sule is happy with his decision to join Bayern Munich rather than pursue a move to Stamford Bridge.

The central defender is currently playing for Hoffenheim but will complete his transfer to Carlo Ancelotti's side at the end of the season.

Sule is regarded as one of the most promising young players in German football and despite being flattered by Chelsea's interest, feels like he has made the right decision.

Niklas Sule will be leaving Hoffenheim at the end of the season to join Bayern Munich

Sule was flattered by Chelsea's interest but thinks he made the correct decision

He told TZ: 'Of course it was huge for me that the Premier League leaders showed interest in me, but it felt better to stay in the Bundesliga.

'And Bayern are the top address – there is nothing greater in the world.'

Sule is looking forward to competing for a starting spot with Bayern and believes he will improve in the elite environment.

The towering centre back is regarded as one of German football's finest prospects

'If I look at myself every day, compared to Mats (Hummels) and Jerome (Boateng), I can bring myself to a completely new level.

'They are much more experienced than me and unbelievable on the ball. When you see how Mats builds the game, that's madness. With Jerome it's his dynamism, his athleticism and his one-on-one duels.

'If I play, I'll probably always be on the side of one of those two. I hope that I profit from it and then somehow get through [to the first team],' Sule concluded.