Thiago's emotional farewell video to Bayern

The Bavarian midfielder will undergo medicals today at Melwood to complete his move.

Thiago's emotional farewell video to Bayern
Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara has posted a video on his twitter handle bidding farewell to Bayern Munich supporters as his unveiling as a Liverpool fan draws close.

Bayern Munich and Liverpool on Thursday morning agreed on a move for the 29-year old to settle at Anfield.

Thiago earlier rejected a contract extension to stay at the Allianz Arena revealing his desire to play in the Premier League under Jurgen Klopp.

A £20m transfer fee was confirmed which will be paid over the life of the contract with an additional £5m to be earned through winning the Premier League or the Champions League, as well as progression into and through the Champions League stages.

 

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“Yes, I have made the most difficult decision of my sports career. I will close this chapter in this wonderful club where I have grown as a player for seven years.” he tweeted.

“Triumphs, joy, and also hard times but what I am most proud of is that I arrived in Munich as a young man full of dreams. And now, I will leave completely fulfilled with a club, a history, and a culture.

Here I learned to love a tradition that am now saying goodbye to but which I will never forget: ‘Mia San Mia’.

I have experienced fantastic moments in this cit, in Sabener Strabe, and in our beloved Allianz Arena. With my Bavarian family who treated me so well and loved me every second.

"My decision is purely of a sporting nature and as a soccer player, I want new challenges to develop myself further. Bavaria will always be my home. Thank you FC Bayern!”

 

 

Thiago will sign a four-year deal at Anfield to fulfill and will wear the number 6 jersey.

He was part of the treble-winning team, triumphing in the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and the Champions League.

He is expected to undergo medicals today, with an official announcement soon to be made by the Premier League champions.