Bundesliga is the strongest league in the world

Kevin-Prince Boateng hailed the German Bundesliga as "the best league in the world" after agreeing a deal to join Schalke.

The Ghana international was born and raised in Berlin but has also had spells in England, with Tottenham and Portsmouth, before joining AC Milan in 2010.

The 26-year-old completed his switch from tbe Serie A giants on Friday, and immediately turned on the charm offensive.

"I'm happy to be back in Germany, the best league in the world," Boateng said at his unveiling.

"Schalke first contacted me a year ago, and good things come to those who wait.

"It's a great opportunity. This club have amazing fans and a ood young coach."

Boateng's arrival does not mean the club will be selling prized asset Julian Draxler , says the director.

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Official : Boateng joins Schalke 04

As we said earlier today , Boateng was on Germany to join a Bundesliga team , and now its official : BOATENG joins Schalke 04

Schalke have announced the signing of Kevin-Prince Boateng from AC Milan. General manager Horst Heldt confirmed on Friday that the Ghana international has signed a four-year deal with the Bundesliga side.

"He is a player with exceptional qualities and a great leader," Heldt told a press conference. "It was easy convincing the player to come – the challenge with the transfer came in convincing Milan to part with him.

"He will wear the number 9 jersey."

He is expected to debut this weekend against Bayer Leverkusen.

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Boateng to return in Bundesliga

The Ghana international played a key role in sealing the Milan's place in the Champions League group stages earlier this week but is now set to return to Bundesliga.

Schalke have announced that they are on the verge of signing Kevin-Prince Boateng from AC Milan, with the attacking midfielder set to undergo a medical with the Bundesliga outfit.

"Kevin-Prince Boateng is in Gelsenkirchen for a medical check - S04 are about to sign him!"

Boateng hinted at a return to Germany earlier this month, admitting that he was open to the idea of being reunited with Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund.

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