OFFICIAL: Liverpool announce arrival of midfielder Thiago Alcantara for reported £25 million from Bayern Munich
Liverpool have wrapped up the signing of Thiago Alcantara from current Champions League holders Bayern Munich. The Spanish midfielder will join The Reds on a four-year-deal for a reported fee of £25 million.
The Anfield club confirmed the signing of the playmaker in a series of social media posts on Friday.
The moment you’ve all been waiting for…#ThiagoFriday 🤩 pic.twitter.com/s2tOCvnHta
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 18, 2020
News had broken on Thursday that the two clubs, who have won six Champions League titles each, agreed on a £25 million deal, which is understood to be broken down into a £20 million payment with an extra £5 million in potential add-ons.
The 29-year-old, who is the son of Brazilian World Cup winner Mazinho, has agreed personal terms with the Merseyside club which will see him wear the number 6 at Anfield, the same jersey he wore while at the German giants.
👀💪🏾 #YNWA@LFCpic.twitter.com/Tfv1IbSqJN
— Thiago Alcantara (@Thiago6) September 18, 2020
Thiago was instrumental in Bayern's treble-winning season last year, consisting of UEFA Champions League glory as well Bundesliga and DFB Pokal success, alongside former Liverpool man Philippe Coutinho.
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