Bayern Munich completes agreement with Barcelona to sign Thiago Alcantara

Bayern Munich have completed an agreement with Barcelona to sign ThiagoAlcantara, the club confirmed on its Twitter account.

AS is reporting that the deal is for €25 million and includes a clause that the two clubs will take place in a friendly.

Thiago had spent his entire senior career with Barcelona. He appeared in just over 100 matches for the club since his debut in 2008. His quest for more consistent first-team football led him to test the transfer waters and a deal with Bayern.

The 22-year-old Spanish international is coming off a strong display of form in the European Under-21 Championship. He helped lead the football powerhouse to its fourth title in the event, notably scoring a hat trick in the final triumph over Italy.

Although it served as a breakout tournament for Thiago, his immense upside was known well before he led Spain to another trophy. He’s long been viewed as a midfielder with the potential to become one of the best in the world.

He combines terrific vision with improved playmaking skills and good pace to create an ideal central midfielder. A player doesn’t start his career with Barcelona and follow it with a move to Bayern Munich unless his skill set is through the roof. Thiago certainly fits the bill.

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