Thiago Alcantara ‘stood out’ in Champions League says pundit
Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann expects Thiago Alcantara to complete a move to Anfield this summer. Thiago starred as Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in Sunday's Champions League final. But Hamann believes it was the Spaniard's final game in a Bayern shirt.
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“I never felt he was a defensive midfielder who could play a holding role, but I’ve got to say he was absolutely magnificent against Bayern Munich the way he pulled things together.
“He’s a brilliant footballer who I think can give a different dimension to Liverpool’s midfield. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t end up at Liverpool.”
Meanwhile, former England winger Chris Waddle is surprised Thiago wants to leave Bayern after winning the treble under Hansi Flick this season.
Waddle told the BBC: “I've always liked [Thiago]. I remember he came on the scene at Barcelona and he's always been a technical player with a great range of pass.
“He likes to get on the ball and dictate the play. Whoever signs him will be getting a great player.
“But it's strange he wants to leave a team that has just won the treble.
“Whether he has been offered something unbelievable elsewhere that's his business and good luck to him, but it's surprising.”
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