Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed Thursday the membership has agreed a switch with Liverpool for Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara. “I can affirm that FC Bayern have lastly agreed with Liverpool FC,” Rummenigge advised German day by day Bild. “It was Thiago’s huge want to as soon as extra do one thing new earlier than the top of his profession.” It’s understood Liverpool can pay an preliminary price of 20 million kilos ($26 million) for the participant, who has one yr remaining on his contract at European champions Bayern, with extra to observe in add-ons.
Thiago, 29, was lacking from Bayern Munich’s coaching session on Thursday, in accordance with German media reviews, having stalled over signing an extension with a yr left on his present contract.
The Spain worldwide joined Bayern from Barcelona in 2013 and performed in final month’s Champions League remaining victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
It had been reported a possible transfer for Thiago was being held up by uncertainty over the way forward for Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.
The Dutchman, who’s within the remaining yr of his contract at Anfield, has been linked with Barcelona.
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Liverpool, nevertheless, have determined to make their transfer for Thiago now with Manchester United additionally reportedly chasing the signature of the Spanish playmaker.
He can be Liverpool’s second signing of the summer season switch window and a extra vital acquisition than that of Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas, who was purchased to supply cowl for Andy Robertson.
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