After an agreement was reached and all documents signed, Mio Backhaus has been announced as the latest recruit at Freiburg. The goalkeeper leaves Bremen after completing all formalities. With the deal now official, attention turns to when the new signing will debut for his new club. Freiburg have now officially completed the signing of Mio Backhaus, despite lingering interest from Newcastle. All steps, from final paperwork to international clearance, have been resolved. The club closed the door on a move that had generated widespread speculation. Defensively, Freiburg are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.7 goals conceded per game. Someone like Mio Backhaus could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Reports suggest Freiburg are monitoring Degnand Wilfried Gnonto whereas Bremen have not been associated with other players at this stage. More on this story as it develops. Need more Freiburg transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Freiburg.