It’s official: Bayern Munich sign Thiago from Barcelona

Thiago Alcantara has completed his move from Barcelona to Bayern Munich.

The Bavarians pipped Manchester United, who were favourits to sign the Spain international, for a fee of €20 million, potentially rising to €25m.

Pep Guardiola, who oversaw the 22-year-old’s development at Barca, earlier this week, admitted he would like to bring him to the Allianz Arena and Thiago has now penned a five-year deal.

“Thiago was bought at the strong desire of our new coach Pep Guardiola,” Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told his new club’s official website.

“We are pleased that we succeeded in this big transfer. Thiago has just been starring in the Under-21 Euros. He is a fantastic player who will strengthen Bayern.”

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