Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has agreed to the transfer of striker Maximilian Philipp, 25, to the Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow. Philipp will move to the Russian capital with immediate effect.

BVB sporting director Michael Zorc said: "We would like to thank Maximilian Philipp for his efforts with Borussia Dortmund and wish him all the best with his new employer."

Maximilian Philipp stated: "It was something special for me to play for Borussia Dortmund. I would like to express my thanks to the Black & Yellow family for their support over the past two years. It is my top priority at my age to get as many minutes as possible on the pitch, that is why I am now looking forward to the new challenges I will face."