Monday, July 15, 2013

Thiago Alcantara to Bayern Munich for 25 million euros

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Barcelona and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement that Thiago Alcantara will join the Bundesliga  and European champions for a fee of 25 million euros. The agreement also includes that a friendly match between the two teams will be played  in the next four years.

The Spanish midfielder, 22 year-old, leaves Barcelona after playing for the first team for two seasons scoring seven goals, he will join up again with his former Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bayern Munich Chairman, said in a statement: "Thiago Alcântara was the biggest wish of our new coach, Pep Guardiola. We are pleased that we have been able to seal this great transfer. Thiago is a fantastic player with great perspective, which will strengthen Bayern"

Thiago was named the best player at the European Under-21 Championship after his brilliant performance in the final when he scored a treble in Spain's 4-2 win over Italy.

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