Thiago before transfer: Bayern star still has to keep a promise

Thiago is about to leave Bayern Munich. The Spaniard has already agreed on a new club - but there is a problem.

• Thiago has expressed the wish to leave Bayern *.
• With Liverpool FC he basically agrees on a transfer.
• However, there could be problems with the transfer fee.

Update from August 20, 10:40 a.m.: After beating Lyon 3-0 in the semi-finals, Bayern are focusing on the showdown against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final . A Munich star is currently preparing for his last game at Bayern. The Spanish midfield director Thiago will play his last game for the club, to which he has been loyal since 2013, according to information from the kicker.

FC Bayern: Thiago before the last and most important game of his Bayern career

Thiago, who will be wearing Bayern's jersey for the last time in the most important game of his Bayern career, is likely to switch to the Premier League * for Liverpool . The allegedly fixed transfer of the 37-time Spanish national player should only be about the transfer fee . On Sunday, August 16 (see update), the Monegasque broadcaster RMC reported on the agreement in principle between the two parties.

The Champions League final will be Thiago's last game for Bayern. Liverpool are in contact with the Bavarians, and it seems a transfer is getting closer. (@kicker) pic.twitter.com/0Iz3RjbUfF

The 29-year-old is said to receive a four-year contract with the reigning champions , the team player is said to have already informed his teammates. A triumph at this year's Champions League final would probably be a worthy exit for Bayern's long-time ball artist . In any case, Thiago once said that he would stay until he won the premier class with Bayern.

If Thiago really does move to the Mersey, he can familiarize himself with the media there. The English press also celebrated Bayern’s victory over Lyon.

FC Bayern and Thiago: Munich insist on a 30 million fee for the Spanish star

Update from August 18, 11:35 a.m.: Thiago and Liverpool FC have probably agreed on a contract. The negotiations between the clubs are stalling - it's about the transfer fee. The FC Bayern appears adamant and insists on a transfer of at least 30 million euros, the English want the price but still pressing, as the Guardian reported.

Accordingly, the "Reds" have ushered in a new round of negotiations. The reason: The English champions' investors are freeing up less money for transfers this year than they have in the past. It is questionable whether FC Bayern will agree to a lower offer - the playmaker is too important for Munich.

Another scenario suddenly seems not unlikely: If the clubs fail to come to an agreement this summer, Thiago could change free of charge in 2021 . Then the Spaniard would play another season in Munich - the fans of FC Bayern would have little objection to this - only the windfall for the Munich team would not be available. But it is also a fact: Thiago wants to leave, he will hardly want to wait another year. Also Juergen Klopp , an avowed fan of the 29-year-old insists reportedly a transfer this summer. Thiago is still in the Bayern shirt * - and will face Olympique Lyon in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Before the game, Hansi Flick and Serge Gnabry will be available to answer questions at the press conference.

Bayern: Thiago before moving to Liverpool: Is everything going very quickly now?

Update August 16: Now everything could go into things very quickly Thiago - disposal at Bayern Munich . According to a report from the traditionally well-informed French medium RMC Sport, the Spaniard is said to have reached an agreement with Liverpool FC .

Accordingly, Thiago and the Reds are said to have agreed on a four-year contract . And the midfield virtuoso is said to have already announced his departure to England to some of his current colleagues from FCB. However, an agreement between Bayern and Liverpool is still pending. Nothing is known about Thiagos salary in the team of coach Jürgen Klopp or a possible transfer fee .

For some time now, Thiagos has been preparing to leave Munich. At 29, the Spaniard is looking for a new challenge. After Barcelona and Bayern, the move to the Premier League was indicated. Last week there were first reports that Liverpool FC made contact with Bayern (see update from August 13). Meanwhile, a Thiago successor is already being sought in Munich, as reported by tz.de *.

🚨 Le milieu espagnol a déjà annoncé son départ à ses coéquipiers du Bavaria

Thiago farewell to Bayern? With Klopp everything is clear - but a problem remains

Update from August 13, 2020: The next step on the way to transferring Thiago seems to have been taken. As the picture reports (article behind the payment barrier), Liverpool FC is said to have officially contacted Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic for the first time this week . There is already agreement between the Spaniard and the "Reds", team manager Jürgen Klopp sees the 29-year-old "as the perfect man for the headquarters , who is both strong in duels and can serve the fast peaks (...)".

Although Thiago is only under contract for one year, FC Bayern would not be satisfied with a 30 million euro transfer fee, according to the report. An amount from 30 to 40 million euros will apparently be. No corona discount , as CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge likes to emphasize.

Update from August 12, 2020: On Tuesday, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge already spoke about the personnel situation for the coming season (update from August 11). He also mentioned the latest status with Bayern star Thiago , who is about to jump abroad. "Thiago is now 29, as soon as the 3 is up, it will be more difficult to find a top club in Europe," said Rummenigge , who does not believe that Thiago will remain , to the AZ . Now the coach spoke about the current developments in the Spanish Midfield ace.

Will Thiago stay with FC Bayern? Flick names a possible transfer goal - "Would fit into his career path"

In an interview with Sport Bild, Hansi Flick * replied to the question of whether he was still fighting for his player that he "spoke a lot with Thiago". For Flick, one thing is clear: "If we lose players in this class - Thiago, Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Perisic, whose future is still unclear - then we have to replace this quality *." This will be "elementary" in the upcoming tightly timed season.

“Thiago is a very important player for us who gives the team that certain something . He said that he would like a new challenge , ”says Flick. After a fight for the player, the statements of the successful coach * do not sound, you have probably already resigned yourself to the thought that the high-class technician is leaving the club. "As a coach, I want the best players to stay and the quality in the squad to be high," says Flick.

On the other hand, the former assistant coach also sees the other side and can understand the Spaniard "as a person and an athlete", as he played in Barcelona and seven years at FC Bayern *. “Now he wants the new challenge, which in my opinion should be the Premier League *. That would still fit into his career path ”, Flick is certain. For the team player Thiago, however, only the finals of the Champions League * count at the moment , where it is now against his ex-club.

Our story in @SPORTBILD. We talked with Hansi Flick, Manager of @FCBayern, about the Future of @ Thiago6. Flick said: "Now he wants the new challenge, in my opinion it should be the Premier League" @lfc @ altobelli13

FC Bayern: Rummenigge not very optimistic about Thiago's future in Munich - "Must have a little understanding"

Update from August 11, 2020: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge used Tuesday to announce the latest status with several personal details. And even if David Alaba's contract poker turns out to be a happy ending, there will be one or two departures at FC Bayern after this season. It is now very likely that Thiago will leave the German record champions. Where exactly the Spaniard is going, but not yet.

Even if the rumors of a move to Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool FC (see first report below) persist, an offer from the English champions has apparently not yet arrived on Säbener Straße. Rummenigge confirmed this again on Tuesday: "If a club comes up to us and
is willing to pay a serious and fair transfer fee, we will deal with the case," said the CEO of Bayern during his visit to the construction site for an FC Bayern World in downtown Munich.

In the interview with the AZ , Rummenigge became more specific: “ Thiago is now 29, as soon as the 3 is up, it will be more difficult to find a top club in Europe. So you have to have a little understanding of it. Thiago had a top club in Spain, a top club in Germany maybe he would like to join a top club in England. "

Even Philippe Coutinho and the real-loan Alvaro Odriozola will leave Bayern after the season safely. According to Rummenigge, FC Bayern is also facing “financial challenges” due to the corona pandemic and will “no longer make any further investments”. Now FC Bayern has been the victim of an attempt at extortion *. A man threatened with a huge bang.

Thiago wants to go to Liverpool, Liverpool want Thiago - but a big problem is still in the way of the transfer

Initial report of 6 August 2020: Munich - That Thiago to Bayern wants to leave, has long been clear. The Liverpool is probably his favorite target - even the association of Jürgen Klopp has interest in the Spaniard. But there is a problem: The club bosses of the "Reds" apparently do not want to hand out any funds for transfers.

FC Bayern Munich: Thiagos future still unclear - despite clear thoughts of emigration

As can be read in the new edition of Kicker , Liverpool FC has already expressed its interest in the Spanish international. This is anything but averse - but the club owners have probably adopted a Corona * savings program . The Boston-based Fenway Sports Group is said to have decided that no transfer could be made without its own transfer proceeds. So for the time being no Thiago.

Is Thiago leaving Bayern Munich in the summer?

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Allegedly, the Munich call a price of around 30 million euros for the magic foot. In addition to the financial side, Liverpool also have doubts about Thiagos age and his vulnerability to injury . In addition, one is not sure whether it fits into Klopp's system .

FC Bayern Munich: Thiago could suffer the same fate as Jerome Boateng

Thiago could fare similarly to Jerome Boateng in the summer of 2018. The former world champion wanted to leave and was already in agreement with PSG . At the last moment the deal broke due to a breakdown and he surprisingly stayed with Bayern. Something similar could happen to Thiago, the Spaniard is now at an age when other top clubs will carefully consider whether a commitment makes sense. And it is also clear: If the 29-year-old changes, then only to one of the top clubs.

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It didn't hurt Boateng to stay with Bayern - he is currently a regular again and convinces with strong performances. Bayern fans would certainly be happy if the midfielder would stay. It can go in both directions - in the Champions League game against Chelsea * he will most likely be in the starting line-up . The same applies to David Alaba , the Austrian's contract also expires in 2021. So far, Bayern's defense chief has been reluctant to extend. Hansi Flick reveals details about the line-up against Chelsea in the press conference *. (epp) * tz.de and merkur.de are part of the Ippen editorial network.

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