Borussia Dortmund have signed Julian Brandt from under the noses of Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

The Bayer Leverkusen player joins new signing Thorgan Hazard as well as German international defender Nico Schulz.

Brandt has 24 international 24 caps himself and has signed on a five-year, €25-million deal that will keep him at Dortmund until 2024, the club said on its website.

“I am someone who sometimes follows his instincts and for me a good feeling is important,” he said. “And I had a good feeling about Borussia Dortmund.”

Dortmund lost the title to Bayern on the final day of the season, finishing two points behind but Brandt is excited to be part of another challenge for the crown next season.

“I want to progress and Dortmund just missed the title, so there is room for progress,” he said.

Earlier on Wednesday, Dortmund confirmed the signing of Hazard – Eden Hazard’s younger brother – on a five-year deal from Borussia Monchengladbach.

“I am grateful for five great years at Borussia Monchengladbach and the wonderful memories,” said Hazard in a statement on Dortmund’s website. “Now was exactly the right point in time to take the next step in my career.”

The Belgian has scored 46 goals and provided 44 assists in 182 appearances for Gladbach.