German football legend Lothar Matthäus believes Bayern Munich star Thiago Alcântara would be the perfect addition to the Liverpool FC squad. The Spanish midfielder has been reported to be very close to signing for the Reds in the coming weeks. Rumors emerged after Thiago reportedly refused to sign a contract extension with Bayern.
Matthäus, often considered as one of the best midfielders of all time, appeared in more than 300 matches for Bayern Munich during his playing days. The 59-year old German stated that Thiago’s qualities as a central midfielder would prove to be a major boost to Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool FC side.
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According to Matthäus, it is pretty certain that Thiago wishes to leave the Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The former player claimed that had he not wanted to leave Bayern; the Spaniard would have signed a new contract by now.
Thiago has been a fantastic player for Bayern Munich since joining the German club back in 2013. The Spanish international had been tempted to move to Bayern from FC Barcelona after his former coach Pep Guardiola had been unveiled as the manager of the Bundesliga side. Since then, the 29 year old Thiago has made 231 competitive appearances for the Bavarians.
The 2019-20 season has Thiago being benched often by the new Bayern coach Hansi Flick. A midfield trio of Thomas Muller, Joshua Kimmich, and Leon Goretzka has been preferred by Flick in recent months. However, despite that, Flick admits that Thiago is a major presence in the Bayern squad and wishes that the Spaniard does not depart the Bundesliga side for the Reds.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the CEO of Bayern Munich, had admitted to the strong possibility of Thiago leaving the club. Rummenigge had explained Thiago’s desire of playing in another league with the Spaniard nearing the age of 30. Liverpool FC is known to be the preferred destination for the 29-year old creative midfielder.
Jurgen Klopp is known to be a long-term admirer of the Spanish international since his days as the Dortmund manager. The Reds boss would not want to miss out on signing Thiago this summer for his team. The 29-year old can be the creative spark the Liverpool FC midfield so dearly requires.
