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Bayern Munich star Thiago Alcantara: I could have joined Manchester United from Barcelona
FORMER Barcelona star Thiago Alcantara has revealed he could have joined Manchester United before signing for Bayern Munich.
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The Spain international linked up with former boss Pep Guardiola in 2013 for a fee of around £15million, but has only made 34 appearances after spending a year out injured with a knee ligament tear.
However, Thiago has found himself back in first-team proceedings following a number of injuries to key Bayern men, and played a key role in the Champions League quarter-final fight-back against Porto last month.
The 24-year-old was linked with a move to Old Trafford following the appointment of David Moyes as manager.
And speaking to the Guardian, Thiago admitted that he almost became a Red Devil before Bayern swooped for his signature.
Thiago Alcantara joined Bayern Munich from Barcelona in 2013
Yes [there was a possibility], but the real possibility was Bayern
He said: "Yes [there was a possibility], but the real possibility was Bayern.
"[Because of Guardiola?] Yes, probably, but I can't change the past and I prefer to focus on now. You learn something new every day with Pep, a magnificent coach who transmits real passion."
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