Bayern Munich have persuaded the Spain international Thiago Alcantara to pen a new contract that will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2019.
Bayern boss Pep Guardiola signed Alcantara from his former club Barcelona two years ago and the 24-year-old has gone on to make 41 appearances in all competitions for the Bavarians in two injury-hit seasons.
He was sidelined for more than a year with a knee injury until returning to action in April but his recent form has persuaded Bayern to hand him a two-year extension to his previous deal.
"We are pleased that Thiago has decided to remain at Bayern in the long term," said the club's chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
"He is young and he is an important player for the future of this club."
Thiago has played a part in both of Bayern's first two Bundesliga games of the season. Bayern Munich are available at 4/11 to beat Bayer Leverkusen this weekend and are 8/1 to win the match 3-0.
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Bayern Munich have persuaded the Spain international Thiago Alcantara to pen a new contract that will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2019.
Bayern boss Pep Guardiola signed Alcantara from his former club Barcelona two years ago and the 24-year-old has gone on to make 41 appearances in all competitions for the Bavarians in two injury-hit seasons.
He was sidelined for more than a year with a knee injury until returning to action in April but his recent form has persuaded Bayern to hand him a two-year extension to his previous deal.
"We are pleased that Thiago has decided to remain at Bayern in the long term," said the club's chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
"He is young and he is an important player for the future of this club."
Thiago has played a part in both of Bayern's first two Bundesliga games of the season. Bayern Munich are available at 4/11 to beat Bayer Leverkusen this weekend and are 8/1 to win the match 3-0.
Use bet365 On The Move with a mobile or tablet and claim a 100% bonus when you place your first bet. T & Cs apply.
Don't forget, all Premier League matches are covered by the bet365 Euro Soccer Bonus, where you could earn a bonus of up to 100% on your returns on pre-match accumulator bets. T & Cs apply.
Source: bet365.com