Ottl snapped up by Augsburg

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9 July 2012-PA Sport

Snapped up... Andreas Ottl has signed with Augsburg (Getty Images)

Augsburg has brought Andreas Ottl back to Bavaria by signing the former Bayern Munich midfielder on a free transfer from Hertha Berlin.

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Ottl spent last season with Hertha having previously spent a spell on loan with Nurnberg.

He made 95 appearances for Bayern Munich between 2005 and 2011 and now returns to Bavaria to play for Augsburg for the next two years.

"We are pleased to have signed such an experienced midfielder in Andreas Ottl, who is in his footballing prime," said Augsburg's director of sport Manfred Paula on the club's official website.

"His quality will strengthen our side."

Ottl added: "Being born in Munich, I have of course followed with great interest the progress Augsburg have made in recent years.

"It was impressive how the team played, above all in the Bundesliga last season, and avoided relegation.

"I am therefore looking forward to being able to be part of this team and I would like to make my contribution to us achieving our goal for next season of once again staying up."