Alfredo Morales is returning to the top flight with Fortuna Dusseldorf. John Weast/Getty ImagesUnited States international midfielder Alfredo Morales has signed for Fortuna Dusseldorf after the club was promoted to the Bundesliga.
Morales, 28, has played for Ingolstadt for the past five seasons and scored four times in 25 starts in the German second division last season, including the winner against his new club in a match in November.
And Dusseldorf announced on Monday that Morales has signed a three-year contract until 2021 -- the 2. Bundesliga champions' first new signing as they prepare for the top tier next season.
"I had great talks with those in charge at Dusseldorf," Morales said in a club statment. "But the great stadium and the crazy fans were also factors for my move. I am delighted it worked out."
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