BERLIN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich's Brazilian midfield Ze Roberto has joined German Bundesliga powerhouse Hamburger SV on a free transfer, the Hamburg club announced on Thursday.

    The 34-year-old has signed a two-year deal, but the club did not reveal his salary.

    Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia appeared pleased to have acquired the energetic midfielder's services.

    "We're delighted that Ze Roberto has decided to join us. He is extremely gifted technically and has plenty of top-level experience," he said.

    "He's shown his class both domestically and on the European stage over the last few years," he added.

    Ze Roberto has plied his trade at several top clubs around the world since first appearing in Europe with Real Madrid in 1997. Spells at Brazilian sides Flamengo and Santos and Bundesliga powerhouse Bayer 04 Leverkusen preceded the most recent of two spells at Bayern Munich, where he won a total of eight major domestic trophies.