Malaga signs Bayern's Demichelis on-loan

Malaga signs Bayern's Demichelis on-loan

Published Dec. 31, 2010 7:14 a.m. ET

Malaga has confirmed the signing of center back Martin Demichelis on a six-month loan from Bayern Munich.

The deal includes an option for the Andalusian club to retain Demichelis for two more years.

The Argentina defender played for Bayern since the 2003-04 season and helped the club win four Bundesliga titles.

The move reunites Demichelis with coach Manuel Pellegrini, who coached the defender at Argentina's River Plate.

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Malaga's defense has allowed a league-worst 35 goals, leaving the team in the relegation zone and tied on points with last-place Zaragoza.

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