Thiago Alcantara News

Defending Premier League champions Liverpool have announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara on Friday (September 18). The 29-year-old playmaker moves to Anfield after seven trophy laden seasons at Bayern Munich. Thiago was vital in the German side’s treble winning campaign last season where they won Bundesliga, German cup and Champions League. Thiago’s signing will come as a welcome boon to Jurgen Klopp’s side who have often been criticised for lacking finesse in the midfield despite their tremendous success in the past few seasons.

Stuttgart snatched a 26th-minute equaliser through Tasos Donis`s superbly curled effort before Christian Gentner`s 55th-minute own goal, a deflection of Serge Gnabry`s shot, gave Bayern a renewed lead.

Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, earned only one 1-0 win in their group play, over Iran, and otherwise was held to a draw by Portugal in their first Group B clash.

Bayern extended their Champions League record to 16 straight home wins by flooring the Gunners with three goals in ten second-half minutes.

Fans in Berlin held up thousands of lights during a poignant minute`s silence before kick off and the Hertha squad had earlier laid a wreath at the site.

Bayern broke Juve hearts with a stupendous comeback.

Since joining Bayern, Alcantara has been suffering from injuries.

Bayern Munich edged past struggling Werder Bremen 1-0 on Saturday (October 17) courtesy of Thomas Mueller`s first half goal to set a Bundesliga record for the best start to a season with their ninth consecutive victory.