Why did Barca sell Thiago Alcantara?

He wants to play and at Barcelona his chances would be worse. In a mysterious set of circumstances, the buyout clause of €90 million in the players’ contract was lowered to €18 million because he hadn’t played the requisite amount of minutes.

Has Barcelona beaten Bayern?

Bayern have the historical advantage over Barcelona, winning eight out of 12 competitive meetings. The other four games have resulted in two draws and two defeats. fcbayern.com looks back on those previous encounters ahead of the final Champions League group game of the season on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena.

How much did Bayern pay for Alcantara?

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign the midfielder Thiago Alcântara from Bayern Munich for €30m (£27.3m). The Spain international is set to sign a four-year deal with the Premier League champions.

Why is Thiago Alcantara so good?

Thiago’s laser-like passing ability has long been the most famed aspect of his game, and he continues to circulate the ball with the regularity of a metronome – this term he boasts a staggering 93 per cent pass completion rate, which is second only to Dortmund’s Axel Witsel among Bundesliga midfielders.

Why did Thiago Alcantara choose Spain?

His upbringing was bound to his father’s playing career so he moved around A LOT. He was born in San Pietro Vernotico, Italy. He would’ve been able to represent Brazil or Italy at international level, yet he opted to pledge allegiance to Spain despite his father’s wishes.

Did Thiago Alcantara win World Cup?

In Germany, Thiago won 16 trophies, including the Bundesliga seven times in a row, and the UEFA Champions League as part of a continental treble in his final year at the club. Thiago was selected for UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2020.

How did Bayern beat Barcelona?

3-0
Bayern Munich down Barcelona to end 17-season knockout stage run. Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 3-0 to send the LaLiga side out of the Champions League knockout rounds and into the Europa League on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena.

How old is Thiago?

30 years (April 11, 1991)Thiago Alcântara / Age

Did Liverpool buy Thiago?

Liverpool have signed Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in a deal that could rise to £25m. Liverpool will pay £20m for the Spain international, with the potential for a further £5m in add-ons, and the midfielder will wear the No 6 jersey. Transfer Centre LIVE!

What is Thiago best at?

Together at Bayern, Pep and Thiago won three consecutive Bundesliga titles as the Spanish midfielder established himself among the very best at dictating the tempo of a game from deep.

Is Thiago Alcantara any good?

How good is he? Put quite simply, Thiago is one of the world’s best midfielders – and one of the most successful. He has won a major league title nine times in his 10 seasons (since he started played enough games in a season to qualify for a medal) – two with Barcelona and seven in a row with Bayern.