Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed Thursday the membership has agreed a switch with Liverpool for Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

“I can verify that FC Bayern have lastly agreed with Liverpool FC,” Rummenigge advised German each day Bild.

“It was Thiago’s huge want to as soon as extra do one thing new earlier than the tip of his profession.”

It’s understood Liverpool can pay an preliminary charge of £20 million ($26 million) for the participant, who has one 12 months remaining on his contract at European champions Bayern, with extra to observe in add-ons.

Bayern head coach Hansi Flick congratulated Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp on touchdown Alcantara, who he described as an “distinctive participant”.

“‘Kloppo’ is getting a high participant and an amazing particular person,” Flick mentioned Thursday.

“It was very emotional immediately when he (Alcantara) mentioned goodbye.”

Thiago, 29, had a 12 months left on his contract at Bayern and had stalled over signing an extension.

The Spain worldwide joined Bayern from Barcelona in 2013 and performed a key position in final month’s Champions League remaining victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

It had been reported a possible transfer for Thiago was being held up by uncertainty over the way forward for Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.

The Dutchman, who’s within the remaining 12 months of his contract at Anfield, has been linked with Barcelona.

Liverpool, nevertheless, have determined to make their transfer for Thiago now with Manchester United additionally reportedly chasing the signature of the Spanish playmaker.

He could be Liverpool’s second signing of the summer season switch window and a extra vital acquisition than that of Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas, who was purchased to supply cowl for Andy Robertson.

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