Hertha Berlin boss Jurgen Klinsmann says he has big plans for the future but the first step must be to focus on Bundesliga survival this season.
Krzysztof Piatek says he opted to join Hertha Berlin from AC Milan because of the "clarity of the plans" the Bundesliga club has for him.
Hertha Berlin officials are said to have flown to Italy in an effort to complete the signing of Milan's Krzysztof Piatek ahead of rivals from across Europe.
Jurgen Klinsmann will be in the Hertha Berlin dugout when Bayern Munich come calling on Sunday after problems with his coaching licence were resolved.
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will have on-fire Robert Lewandowski and dynamic wideman Serge Gnabry at their disposal for their trip to Hertha Berlin.