BERLIN, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- German national team midfielder Tim Borowski will leave Werder Bremen for Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich after the season on a free transfer, it was revealed on Monday.

    Both club said on Monday that a winter break transfer was unlikely. Munich said that Borowski will sign a three-year contract within the next weeks.

    Bremen announced late Sunday that Borowski, 27, had informed sports director Klaus Allofs and coach Thomas Schaaf of his decision earlier in the day at a training camp in Belek, Turkey.

Werder Bremen's Tim Borowski, Martin Harnik, Naldo, Hugo Almeida, Per Mertesacker and Diego (L-R) celebrate a goal against Schalke 04 during their German Bundesliga soccer match in Gelsenkirchen Oct. 27, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    "We made Tim an offer before the end of last year but talks never took place. If a player from the national team roster is available for free you have to be prepared for such moves," said Allofs.

    Borowski came to Bremen as a 16-year-old and turned pro there in 2001. He has played 157 Bundesliga games and won 31 Germany caps.

    The announcement came two days after Munich unveiled former Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann as their new helmsman from next season on.

    But Munich general manager Uli Hoeness said that the deal was struck before Klinsmann was announced coach.

    Borowski joins the likes of Andreas Herzog, Valerien Ismael and Miroslav Klose on moves from Bremen to Munich.

    Bremen could get at least a small transfer fee if they let Borowski go now, but according to Allofs there is no such plan.

    "We are 100 percent sure that Tim will complete the season with us. We have heard no other news from Tim and Bayern," said Allofs.