Bayern: Podolski still committed

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01/20/2009 - Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayern Munich is confident Lukas Podolski will remain committed to helping them win silverware this season despite sealing a move back to Koln.

The out-of-favour Germany striker has penned a four-year deal with his former club and will return to Koln in July, but first Podolski will help Bayern in its quest for a second straight Bundesliga title this season.

"I think Lukas is, in terms of his character, a morally sound player," said Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness. "Therefore I believe that he will now show Bayern a certain appreciation that we have agreed that (transfer) for him.

"I expect that he will give everything until he goes and say goodbye to Munich in a wonderful way."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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