Bayern’s Flick ‘totally understands’ Thiago’s Premier League desire

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Bayern Munich, Hansi Flick
Bayern Munich’s head coach Hansi Flick attends a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between FC Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur at the clubs training ground in Munich, southern Germany, on December 10, 2019. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)

Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says he can “totally understand” why reported Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara would want a move to the Premier League.

Thiago is out of contract next year and Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge last month confirmed the midfielder will leave the Bundesliga champions.

Liverpool are said to be eager to sign the former Barcelona man, while Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the Spain international.

Bayern boss Flick suggested a switch to England is more likely for the 29-year-old and expressed his disappointment that he wants to depart.

Flick told Sport1: “I can understand when a player is concerned.

“Thiago played in Spain for…



Source: Vanguard Newspaper