In 2009 Gomez was transferred to Bayern Munich and signed a record transfer fee of $30 to $35 million Euro (depending on sources). In July 2013 he joined the Serie A side Florentina for a four year deal worth approximately $20 million Euro. Gomez is a striker and also plays internationally for the German team. He has represented Germany since 1999 and played on their Under-15, Under-17, Under-18, Under-19, Under-20, and Under-21 teams. Due to an injury he did not play on the 2014 Germany team that won the FIFA World Cup but he did receive a Bronze medal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.